Medical device shortage: Discovery 2020 nitrile examination gloves

The Discovery 2020 Nitrile Examination Gloves is currently reported as a medical device shortage through Interim Order No. 2 Respecting Drugs, Medical Devices and Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in Relation to COVID-19. Interim Order No. 2 repeals and replaces the Interim Order Respecting Drugs, Medical Devices and Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in relation to COVID-19 (the previous interim order) made by the Minister on March 30, 2020. For a full list of shortages, refer to the list of medical device shortages.

Posted on 2021-04-13

Type of report

Actual medical device shortage

Name of medical device (including any component, accessory, or part that is in shortage, including the model name) if applicable

Discovery 2020 Nitrile Examination Gloves

Other names (for example trade name), if applicable

n/a

Package description (for example, packaging formats, sizes, quantities)

Boxes of 100, 10 boxes per case

Class of medical device (I, II, III or IV), if known

Class II

Device identifier(s) (for example, serial number, catalogue number, part number, model number or unique device identifier)

DIS 24226 N-PF, DIS 24227 N-PF, DIS 24228 N-PF, DIS 24229 N-PF

Medical device licence number (for Class II, III and IV), if applicable

67525

Authorization identification number (for devices authorized for importation or sale under an interim order made under section 30.1 of the Food and Drugs Act), if applicable

n/a

Single-use product

Yes

Manufacturer’s name

Mexpo International Inc.

Manufacturer’s mailing address

2828 Faber Street
Union City, CA
USA
94587

Reason for shortage

Increase in demand for the medical device

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