Burlington Medical, LLC recalls Thyroid Collar, Magnetic Closure, Product Number TS5, Part N
Recalled Product
Thyroid Collar, Magnetic Closure, Product Number TS5, Part Numbers RBTS5-R, RBTS5-T2T, RLTS5-R, RLTS5-T2T, SLTS5-R Product Usage: Products are designed to protect healthcare workers against scatter (secondary) radiation while performing fluoroscopic and radiographic procedures by reducing the amount of radiation reaching the user.
Hazard / Issue
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.