Latex Patient Examination Glove
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for latex patient examination glove (product code LYY), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 2,988
- Deaths
- 17
- Injuries
- 1,087
- Malfunctions
- 99
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2009–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2012-01-11TerminatedRelease of Material/Component prior to receiving test results
Phantom-brand Black Latex Powder Free Examination Gloves, 100 gloves by weight, size small and Medium, Product Code PHM912, Lot No. 002-E1LF302-1, Manufacture date JUL 2011, Size Small Product Code PHM915, Lot No. 002-E1LF305-1, Manufacture date JUL 2011, Size Medium Examination Disposable Gloves
The recall was initiated because Adenna Inc. distributed latex gloves that have been FDA refused.
- 2006-05-25TerminatedOther
Powder Free Latex , Non-sterile Medical Exam Gloves Cat #s: 22401 22402 22403 and 22404
FDA's laboratory analysis found holes in the gloves that exceeded the allowable limit. Gloves with holes compromise the integrity of the latex barrier and have the potential to allow hazardous substances to come into contact with the user's skin.
- 2003-07-24TerminatedOther
Positive Touch (TM) TEXTURED POWDER-FREE LATEX EXAM GLOVES, LARGE. REORDER NO. 8843. Single Use Only. Qty. 100 Per Box (50 pairs), 1000 Per Case. Firm on Label: Allegiance Healthcare Corporation McGraw Park, IL 60085 USA. Allegiance, a Cardinal Health company. Made in Malaysia.
FDA's analysis revealed defects (holes) in the latex gloves.
- 2003-07-24TerminatedOther
Positive Touch (TM) SMOOTH POWDER-FREE LATEX EXAM GLOVES, LARGE. REORDER NO. 8878. Single Use Only. Qty. 100 Per Box (50 pairs), 1000 Per Case. Firm on label - Allegiance Healthcare Corporation, McGraw Park, IL 60085 USA (Allegiance a Cardinal Health company). Made in Malaysia.
FDA's analysis revealed defects (holes) in the latex gloves.
- 2003-03-12TerminatedOther
Latex examination gloves, Uniseal brand.
Unfit for intended use due to stickiness.
- TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm
MICROFLEX Diamond Grip Examination Gloves, MF-300 - Product Usage: A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the examiner s hand or finger to prevent contamination between patient and examiner.
Examination gloves were shipped inadvertently, without to verify barrier integrity.
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