# Healthmark Industries Co., Inc. recall opens medical devices buyers to alternatives (2026-10-21)

**Switch Opportunity Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recalling firm | Healthmark Industries Co., Inc. |
| Product | Vinyl Instrument Guards, labeled as: 1) VENTED INSTRUMENT GUARD 1/16 X 3/4H - WHITE, Model Number 09-1-011; 2) WHITE VENTED INSTRUMENT GUARD 1/16 X 3/4, Model Number 09-1-011; 3) VENTED INSTRUMENT GUA |
| Replacement market | Medical devices |
| Agency | FDA medical devices |
| Severity | medium |
| Hazard | Labeling not compliant with 21 CFR 801 and steam sterilization IFU has been updated. |
| Recall date | 2026-10-21 |
| 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-0188-2027 |

## 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-0188-2027%22). Last refreshed: 2026-11-05T05:17:45.133Z.
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