FDA Device

Allegiance Laminated Wood Crutches, item 74151-010, Large Adult - 51'' - 64''; 1 pair individually shrink wrapped, 10 pairs per case; Distributed by Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085-6787 USA, Made in China

Hazard

The crutches were labeled as latex free, but contain rubber in the hand grips, tips and underarm padding of the crutches.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Duro-Med notified Cardinal Health of the recall by letter dated 8/4/04. Cardinal Health initiated a sub-recall of the products by letter dated 8/18/04. The accounts were informed that the products made in China contain latex, and were requested to check their inventories for the affected products and return those products found to be labeled as 'Made in China' for credit. Questions were directed to Cardinal Quality Systems at 1-800-292-9332.

Products

Allegiance Laminated Wood Crutches, item 74151-010, Large Adult - 51'' - 64''; 1 pair individually shrink wrapped, 10 pairs per case; Distributed by Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085-6787 USA, Mad
Brand
Duro-Med Industries, Inc.
UPC
catalog #74151-010, all product labeled ''Made in China''

Units Affected

202 cases