Burlington Medical recalls Thyroid Collar, Magnetic Closure models due to potential inadequate radiation protection, increasing cancer and infertility risks. Affected units include specific serial numbers.
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 thyroid collars with magnetic closures because the protective material might not shield users from scatter radiation during medical procedures. Long-term exposure could raise cancer, infertility, or other health risks.
The protective material in the thyroid collars may not provide sufficient shielding from scatter radiation generated during medical imaging. This radiation exposure could increase long-term risks like cancer, infertility, or other health issues depending on factors such as distance, time, and shielding.
Healthcare workers using these thyroid collars during fluoroscopy or radiography procedures are most at risk. Patients using the collars for medical imaging may also be affected.
Check for the product number TS5 and part numbers RBTS5-R, RBTS5-T2T, RLTS5-R, RLTS5-T2T, or SLTS5-R. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify the product number and part numbers to confirm if your thyroid collar is affected.
The protective material in the thyroid collars may not provide adequate shielding from scatter radiation during medical procedures, potentially increasing cancer, infertility, or other health risks.
Check for the product number TS5 and part numbers RBTS5-R, RBTS5-T2T, RLTS5-R, RLTS5-T2T, or SLTS5-R. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Burlington Medical directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Burlington Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2119-2019 — Burlington Medical Burlington Medical Hello, I own a Burlington Medical that is covered by recall Z-2119-2019 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
