Medline Convenience Kits Recall Due to Foley Catheters
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Medline Industries, LP is recalling 980 convenience kits containing Bard Silastic Foley Catheters distributed in CA, FL, MD, PA, and TX due to potential harmful raw material on catheter surfaces.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 12, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Medline Industries, LP initiated a voluntary recall of convenience kits after determining they contain recalled Bard Silastic Foley Catheters. The catheters were recalled by the manufacturer due to an increased amount of raw material present on the surface, which may result in staining and could be harmful.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is the Medline convenience kit SM-LAPAROSCOPIC PROSTATE PAC (DYNJ61206J) containing Bard Silastic Foley Catheters in French sizes 16, 18, and 20 with 5cc balloons. A total of 980 kits are involved under UDI-DI 10198459488597, lots 25IMF461 and 25LMG907. Distribution was limited to the states of CA, FL, MD, PA, and TX.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the affected kits and contact Medline Industries, LP for return or refund instructions. The recall was initiated via letter on June 8, 2026.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses a Class II device issue that may lead to use of urinary catheters with staining or potentially harmful raw material on the surface.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2786-2026, Event ID 99301.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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