Medline Convenience Kits Recall Over Endotoxin Levels in Neurosponges

Source: FDA · United States

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Medline Industries is recalling 246 medical convenience kits due to potential out-of-specification endotoxin levels in included Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges.

What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by FDA on September 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "Specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline convenience kits containing Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges and Neurosponge Strips are being recalled due to potential out-of-specification levels of endotoxin of the neurosponges.", distributed us nationwide distribution in the states of az, ca, ia, id, il, in, ma, md, mi, mn, mo, mt, ny, oh, tx, wi, wy.. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. 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 recalling specific lots of Medline medical convenience kits because they contain Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges and Neurosponge Strips with potential out-of-specification levels of endotoxin.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall covers 246 kits distributed nationwide in AZ, CA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NY, OH, TX, WI, and WY. Affected products include:

  • CRANIOTOMY PACK, Medline Kit SKU DYNJT6545, Lot Numbers 25JMG396 and 26AMH848
  • ORTHO SPINE PACK, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ88056A, Lot Number 25FMD894
  • ENT SINUS PACK, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ89001, Lot Numbers 25JMH786, 25KMF523, 25KMF530, and 26CMD479
  • THYROID ENT, Medline Kit SKU DYNJ908641, Lot Numbers 24ABD437, 24ABO388, 23EBA762, 23HBG168, and 23KBW672

UDI and SKU details are provided in the FDA recall notice.

What You Should Do

Consumers should follow instructions provided in the firm's notification regarding the recalled kits.

Why This Matters

The Class II recall involves devices that may cause temporary or reversible adverse health consequences due to elevated endotoxin levels.

Source

FDA recall number Z-2995-2026, initiated July 8, 2026.

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about?
Medline Industries is recalling 246 medical convenience kits due to potential out-of-specification endotoxin levels in included Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How is this recall classified, and why does that matter?
The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, citing "Specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline convenience kits containing Pilling Wecksorb Neurosponges and Neurosponge Strips are being recalled due to potential out-of-specification levels of endotoxin of the neurosponges." as the reason. Class I is the most serious (reasonable probability of serious harm), Class II is a moderate or temporary health risk, and Class III is unlikely to cause harm.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more FDA Recalls updates?
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