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Burlington Medical Blockers Recalled for Attenuation Degradation in 51 Units Worldwide (2026)

Burlington Medical recalled 51 Blocker devices sold worldwide after a recall notice. The devices may degrade attenuation over time, shortening their lifespan. Stop using the devices immediately and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions. Contact Burlington Medical, LLC or your healthcare provider for guidance. Distribution is worldwide.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
February 11, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Burlington Medical
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Potential for attenuation degradation over time, decreasing the lifespan.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Burlington Medical, LLC or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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About This Product

Blockers are attenuation devices produced by Burlington Medical and used in certain medical procedures where attenuation control is required.

Why This Is Dangerous

Over time the attenuation material may degrade, reducing device lifespan and potentially compromising performance.

Industry Context

This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

Clinicians may need to replace affected devices, potentially delaying procedures and increasing administrative work for recalls.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Identify the model number from the device label: R8BLOCKER1-6, S8BLOCKER1-3, U8BLOCKER1.
  2. Check the UDI-DI where listed: BLOCKER8-R8BLOCKER1 through BLOCKER8-U8BLOCKER1.
  3. Verify the manufacturing date window: 2025-01-16 to 2026-01-21.

Where to find product info

UDI-DI on the device label and packaging; recall notice letters from Burlington Medical.

What timeline to expect

Refunds or replacements typically take 4-8 weeks after processing.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all communications with Burlington Medical.
  • File a consumer product safety complaint with CPSC if the company remains unresponsive.
  • Consult your healthcare provider for interim management and replacement options.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify attenuation-related components before use in any device applications.
  • Ask suppliers for documentation on attenuation material and part dates.
  • Monitor recall notices and register for updates from the manufacturer.

Documentation advice

Keep the recall letter, take photos of the device label, saving the model and UDI-DI, and maintain a log of communications.

Product Details

Models: R8BLOCKER1, R8BLOCKER2, R8BLOCKER3, R8BLOCKER4, R8BLOCKER5, R8BLOCKER6, S8BLOCKER1, S8BLOCKER2, S8BLOCKER3, U8BLOCKER1. UDI-DI codes listed with each model: BLOCKER8-R8BLOCKER1, BLOCKER8-R8BLOCKER2, BLOCKER8-R8BLOCKER3, BLOCKER8-R8BLOCKER4, BLOCKER8-R8BLOCKER5, BLOCKER8-R8BLOCKER6, BLOCKER8-S8BLOCKER1, BLOCKER8-S8BLOCKER2, BLOCKER8-S8BLOCKER3, BLOCKER8-U8BLOCKER1. Material: Xenolite 800 attenuation material. Manufactured with this material from 2025-01-16 to 2026-01-21. Distribution: Worldwide including US, Canada, Australia, Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Malaysia, Peru,

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Total recalled: 51 units
  • Active recall status as of 2026-04-08
  • Manufacture window: 2025-01-16 to 2026-01-21
  • Distribution: Worldwide to US, Canada, and additional international markets

Safety Guide

Not sure what to do next? Our guide walks you through the process step by step.

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
6/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
R8BLOCKER1
R8BLOCKER2
R8BLOCKER3
R8BLOCKER4
R8BLOCKER5
+5 more
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
April 8, 2026
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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