# American Nitrile Operations Llc recall opens medical devices buyers to alternatives (2026-10-07)

**Switch Opportunity Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recalling firm | American Nitrile Operations Llc |
| Product | Brand Name: Opportunity Flex  Product Name: Opportunity Flex  Model/Catalog Number: 72-50900, 72-50901, 72-50902, 72-50903, 72-50904  Product Description: Blue Nitrile Patient examination gloves |
| Replacement market | Medical devices |
| Agency | FDA medical devices |
| Severity | medium |
| Hazard | Gloves may exhibit defects such as tears, missing fingers, and debris. Use of defective gloves may lead to healthcare personnel and patient exposure to infectious pathogens leading to infection or cro |
| Recall date | 2026-10-07 |
| Switch angle | Buyers and retailers of the recalled medical devices need a compliant replacement; position your product on the specific hazard fixed, with documentation. |
| Original recall record | /report/fdapulse/z-3290-2026 |

## Why this score
- Medium severity.

Source: CPSC, NHTSA and FDA device recalls (via our recall feeds), mapped to replacement markets (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3290-2026%22). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:38:28.354Z.
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