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 to select U.S. states due to potential harmful raw material on catheter surfaces.
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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 containing Bard Silastic Foley Catheters after the kits were found to include catheters recalled by the manufacturer for an increased amount of raw material on the surface. This issue may result in staining and potential harm from the raw material.
Which Products Are Affected
- Product: Medline convenience kits containing Bard Silastic Foley Catheters (French sizes 16, 18, 20) 5cc balloons, RR-DAVINCI PROSTATE ACCESSORY, DYNJ63392F
- UDI-DI: 10198459315572
- Lots: 25GLA905, 25HLA240, 25HLA894, 25JLA091, 25KLA775, 25LLA985, 26ALA670
- Quantity: 980 kits
- Distribution: US Nationwide in CA, FL, MD, PA, and TX
- Recall Number: Z-2785-2026
- Classification: Class II
What You Should Do Consumers in possession of the affected kits should discontinue use and contact Medline Industries, LP for further guidance on the ongoing recall.
Why This Matters The recall addresses a potential risk of harm from raw material on urinary catheter surfaces in kits distributed across multiple states.
Source FDA recall Z-2785-2026, Medline Industries, LP, Northfield, IL.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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