FDA-Device2026-04-08Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Burlington Medical half aprons recalled for degraded radiation shielding material
What this means
Burlington Medical half aprons manufactured between January 2025 and January 2026 with Xenolite 800 shielding material may degrade over time, reducing their protective effectiveness. This affects 30 different model numbers distributed worldwide. No injuries have been reported.
- Check if your apron model number matches the recalled list (R8HALF, S8HALF, or U8HALF series)
- Verify the manufacturing date falls between 01/16/2025 and 01/21/2026
- Contact Burlington Medical for replacement or further instructions
- Do not discard the apron until you receive guidance from the manufacturer
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Potential for attenuation degradation over time, decreasing the lifespan.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
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 count
402 units
Manufactured in
3 Elmhurst St, Suite 112, Newport News, VA, United States
Products
Burlington Medical, Half Aprons.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1762-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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