Medline Industries Recalls Anesthesia Artline Packs Due to Potential Packaging Defect

What Happened

Medline Industries, LP has issued a voluntary recall for specific medical convenience kits following a determination by BD that the BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks contained within the kits may exhibit open seals on their packaging. This defect was identified by the manufacturer, BD, and affects kits distributed nationwide.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves 120 kits of the following product:

• Product Name: Medline medical convenience kits (ANESTHESIA ARTLINE PACK)
• Kit SKU: DYNJ47387B
• UDI/DI: 10193489217070
• Lot Number: 25EBJ414
• Recall Number: Z-1326-2026

What You Should Do

Medline Industries, LP is notifying affected customers through multiple channels, including email, fax, letters, and telephone. Healthcare facilities and distributors should immediately check their inventory for Lot Number 25EBJ414. If the affected product is found, users should follow the specific return or disposal instructions provided by Medline Industries. For further inquiries, contact the recalling firm at their Northfield, IL headquarters.

Why This Matters

Open seals on medical applicator packaging can compromise the sterility of the product. Using non-sterile swabsticks during medical procedures poses a potential risk of infection to patients.

Source

This information is based on official reports from the FDA.