Archived - Allergic Reactions To Latex in Medical Devices — recall 24387
Health Canada — Marketed Health Products · Canada · 1991-07-17
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Reported risk: There has recently been an increase in the number of reported allergic reactions to medical devices containing latex (natural rubber) (1). Reactions to latex range from mild itching of the skin to systemic anaphylaxis. one brand of barium enema tip with an inflatable latex cuff was recalled in North America in October 1990 after several patients experienced severe allergic reactions, resulting in the death of some patients during barium enema procedures (2-4).
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