Cardinal Health Esteem Blue with Neu Thera Surgeons Glove; a sterile, single use powder-free synthetic polyisoprene surgical glove, latex-free, used as an underglove when double-gloving; 1 pair of gloves per sterile pouch, 200 pairs per case; REF2D73PB55 - size 5-1/2; Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085 USA, Made in Thailand. To be worn as an under glove by operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound from contamination in environments within the hospital and other healthcare facilities. The gloves Recall
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Product
Esteem Blue with Neu Thera Surgeons Glove; a sterile, single use powder-free synthetic polyisoprene surgical glove, latex-free, used as an underglove when double-gloving; 1 pair of gloves per sterile pouch, 200 pairs per case; REF2D73PB55 - size 5-1/2; Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085 USA, Made in Thailand. To be worn as an under glove by operating room personnel to protect a surgical wound from contamination in environments within the hospital and other healthcare facilities. The gloves
Brand
Cardinal Health
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
lot numbers TS0409472 through TS09020495.
Products Sold
lot numbers TS0409472 through TS09020495.
Cardinal Health is recalling Esteem Blue with Neu Thera Surgeons Glove; a sterile, single use powder-free synthetic polyisoprene due to Increase in the number of customer complaints due to cuff tears.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Increase in the number of customer complaints due to cuff tears.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Urgent: Product Recall letters dated 4/24/09 were sent to the direct accounts on 4/24/09 via UPS 2-day mail, to the attention of the Director of Materials Management. The accounts were informed of the increased complaints of cuff tears, and were instructed to stop using them and destroy them. The letter included a list of gloves that could be substituted for the recalled gloves. The accounts were requested to call the appropriate customer service group to arrange for credit for the destroyed product, and to complete and return by fax the enclosed acknowledgement form, indicating the number of gloves destroyed.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026