Burlington Medical recalls hoods designed for healthcare workers that may not provide adequate radiation protection, increasing cancer and infertility risks with long-term use.
The protective material used in the manufacture of the products could potentially provide inadequate protection for the product user. Use of the products could expose the user to scatter radiation of varying degrees depending on many different variables (e.g., distance, shielding, position, time, kV, etc.). Long-term exposure to scatter radiation may increase the risk of cancer, infertility, or other health-related conditions.
Burlington Medical is recalling hoods used by healthcare workers that could expose users to scatter radiation, potentially increasing cancer and infertility risks with long-term use. This recall affects specific model numbers and serial numbers.
The protective material in these hoods may not block scatter radiation effectively. Long-term exposure to this radiation can increase cancer risk, infertility, and other health issues depending on factors like distance and time.
Healthcare workers using these hoods during fluoroscopy procedures are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model numbers and serial numbers.
Check for product model numbers HOOD1 or HOOD2 and serial numbers 419558, 419557, or 414132. These hoods are designed for healthcare workers during radiology procedures.
Identify the product model numbers (HOOD1 or HOOD2) and serial numbers (419558, 419557, 414132) to confirm if your hood is affected.
The protective material in these hoods may not provide adequate radiation shielding, increasing the risk of cancer and infertility with long-term use.
Model numbers HOOD1 and HOOD2 with serial numbers 419558, 419557, and 414132.
The recall does not require immediate stoppage; healthcare workers should continue using them but check for affected units.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Burlington Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2128-2019 — Burlington Medical Burlington Medical Hello, I own a Burlington Medical that is covered by recall Z-2128-2019 from Burlington Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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