Medline Convenience Kits Recall for Potential Contamination
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Medline Industries, LP is recalling 398 medical convenience kits containing BD PurPrep 26 mL due to possible low-level Bacillus species contamination.
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 is issuing a recall for specific Medline convenience kits containing BD PurPrep 26 mL which may be contaminated with low levels of Bacillus species. The recall is classified as Class II and is ongoing.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are:
- SHOULDER PACK, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ39590O; UDI/DI 10198459187780 (each), 40198459187781 (case); Lot Numbers: 25GBE239, 24LBF187, 25ABM992, 25CBJ129, 25DBI743
- SHOULDER PACK, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ88566; UDI/DI 10198459179235 (each), 40198459179236 (case); Lot Number: 24KBK487
- MAJOR ORTHO KIT, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ911535; UDI/DI 10198459377600 (each), 40198459377601 (case); Lot Number: 25FBU802 A total of 398 kits were distributed to CT, FL, KS, OH, OR, NY, MD, MT, VA, and MA. The recall number is Z-2789-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers in possession of the affected kits should follow instructions provided by Medline Industries, LP regarding the recall.
Why This Matters
This Class II recall involves potential contamination of medical kits used in surgical settings across multiple states.
Source
FDA recall Z-2789-2026 (https://www.fda.gov)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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