Burlington Medical protective sleeves recalled for material degradation affecting lifespan
Burlington Medical protective sleeves made with Xenolite 800 material may degrade over time, reducing how long they last. This affects sleeves manufactured between January 16, 2025 and January 21, 2026. No injuries have been reported.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check if your Burlington Medical protective sleeves match one of the affected model numbers (R8SL, R8SL3, S8SL, S8SL3, U8SL, or U8SL3)
- Look at the product code on your sleeve packaging to confirm it's affected
- Contact Burlington Medical for replacement or refund instructions
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Burlington Medical, Protective Sleeves.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages (0 months and older)
This recall covers 13 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- 1,129 units
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 3 Elmhurst St, Suite 112, Newport News, VA, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- Z-1759-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Burlington Medical, Protective Sleeves. 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: R8SL; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331271904 (SL8-R8SL). 2. Model Number: R8SL3; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331271911 (SL38-R8SL3-LG), 00840331271928 (SL38-R8SL3-MD), 00840331271935 (SL38-R8SL3-SM), 00840186699816 (SL38-R8SL3-XL), 00840331271942 (SL38-R8SL3-XS). 3. Model Number: S8SL; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331271959 (SL8-S8SL). 4. Model Number: S8SL3; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331271966 (SL38-S8SL3-LG), 00840331271973 (SL38-S8SL3-MD), 00840331271980 (SL38-S8SL3-SM), 00840186699823 (SL38-S8SL3-XL), 00840331271997 (SL38-S8SL3-XS). 5. Model Number: U8SL; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331272000 (SL8-U8SL). 6. Model Number: U8SL3; UDI-DI (Product Code): 00840331272017 (SL38-U8SL3-LG), 00840331272024 (SL38-U8SL3-MD), 00840331272031 (SL38-U8SL3-SM), 00840186699830 (SL38-U8SL3-XL), 00840331272048 (SL38-U8SL3-XS). 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: 1,129 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.
- Burlington Medical, Thyroid Shield.Z-1753-2026 · 41,962 units
- Burlington Medical, VestZ-1754-2026 · 15,438 units
- Burlington Medical, KiltZ-1755-2026 · 15,216 units
- Burlington Medical, Frontal ApronsZ-1756-2026 · 14323
- Burlington Medical, Wrap Aprons.Z-1757-2026 · 5,198 units
- Burlington Medical, BAT (Breast, Axilla and Thyroid) Coverage.Z-1758-2026 · 1,489 units
- Burlington Medical, Protective Sleeves. (this page)Z-1759-2026 · 1,129 units
- Burlington Medical, Caps.Z-1760-2026 · 961 units
- Burlington Medical, Leg Wraps.Z-1761-2026 · 103 units
- Burlington Medical, Half Aprons.Z-1762-2026 · 402 units
- Burlington Medical, Demi Half Aprons.Z-1763-2026 · 29 units
- Burlington Medical, Blockers.Z-1764-2026 · 51 units
- Burlington Medical, Kilt Blockers.Z-1765-2026 · 94 units