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Burlington Medical BAT radiation shielding aprons recalled for material degradation

Burlington Medical BAT (Breast, Axilla and Thyroid) radiation protective aprons made with Xenolite 800 material between January 2025 and January 2026 may lose their protective effectiveness over time. The material can degrade, reducing how well the apron shields against radiation.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check your BAT apron's serial number and manufacturing date against Burlington Medical's list
  2. If your apron was made between 01/16/2025 and 01/21/2026, stop using it immediately
  3. Contact Burlington Medical or your healthcare supplier for a replacement
  4. Do not use degraded aprons for radiation protection until replaced
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Burlington Medical, BAT (Breast, Axilla and Thyroid) Coverage.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

This recall covers 13 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
1,489 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3 Elmhurst St, Suite 112, Newport News, VA, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-1758-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Burlington Medical, BAT (Breast, Axilla and Thyroid) Coverage. Potential for attenuation degradation over time, decreasing the lifespan. All serial numbers are affected that were manufactured with Xenolite 800 attenuation material from 01/16/2025 to 01/21/2026. 1. Model Number: BATB; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00197513011941 (BATC18-R8BATB-2XF ), 00197513011941 (BATC18-R8BATB-3XF ), 00197513011941 (BATC8-R8BATB-LF ), 00197513011941 (BATC8-R8BATB-LM ), 00197513011941 (BATC8-R8BATB-MF ), 00197513011941 (BATC8-R8BATB-MM ), 00197513011941 (BATC8-R8BATB-PLUS ), 00197513011941 (BATC8-R8BATB-SF ), 00197513011941 (BATC8-R8BATB-XLF ), 00197513011941 (BATC8-R8BATB-XLM ), 00197513011941 (BATC8-R8BATB-XSF ). 2. Model Number: BATH; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00197513011934 (BATC18-R8BATH-2XF ), 00197513011934 (BATC18-R8BATH-2XM ), 00197513011934 (BATC18-R8BATH-3XF ), 00197513011934 (BATC18-R8BATH-3XM ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-LF ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-LM ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-MF ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-MM ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-PLUS ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-SF ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-SM ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-XLF ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-XLM ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-XSF ), 00197513011934 (BATC8-R8BATH-XLF ). 3. Model Number: BATM; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00197513011927 (BATC18-R8BATM-2XF ), 00197513011927 (BATC18-R8BATM-2XM ), 00197513011927 (BATC18-R8BATM-3XF ), 00197513011927 (BATC18-R8BATM-3XM ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-LF ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-LM ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-MF ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-MM ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-PLUS ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-SF ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-SM ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-XLF ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-XLM ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-XSF ), 00197513011927 (BATC8-R8BATM-XSM ). Distribution: Worldwide distribution. Nationwide distribution in the US and international distribution to Canada, Australia, Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Malaysia, Panama, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Uruguay, and Vietnam. Affected quantity: 1,489 units
Hazard
Potential for attenuation degradation over time, decreasing the lifespan.

13 products in this recall

Burlington Medical radiation protective apparel recalled for weakening shielding

Burlington Medical is recalling 13 radiation protective products, including thyroid shields, vests, kilts, and aprons. The shielding may weaken over time, which shortens how long the garments provide protection. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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