Medline Industries Recalls Medical Convenience Kits Due to Compromised Packaging Seals
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Medline Industries, LP has issued a voluntary recall for 7,380 medical convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks that may have open packaging seals.
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What Happened
Medline Industries, LP has initiated a voluntary Class II recall for specific medical convenience kits. The recall was prompted by a determination that the BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks included within these kits may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging, potentially compromising the sterility of the component.
Which Products Are Affected
A total of 7,380 kits distributed nationwide across the United States are included in this recall. The affected products are:
POWERGLIDE DRESSING CHANGE KIT
- Kit SKU: DYNDH1576
- UDI/DI: 10193489437041
- Lot Number: 25EBP737
CENTRAL LINE TRAY W/ CHLRP SWB
- Kit SKU: RWM-DC57KC
- UDI/DI: 10889942582013
- Lot Number: 25EBE082
What You Should Do
Medline Industries has initiated notification to customers through various channels, including email, fax, letter, and telephone. Healthcare providers and distributors should immediately check their inventory for the SKU and lot numbers listed above. Affected products should be quarantined and handled according to the instructions provided in the firm's notification. For further inquiries, customers should contact Medline Industries, LP directly.
Why This Matters
Open seals on sterile medical components like swabsticks can lead to environmental contamination. Using non-sterile applicators during medical procedures increases the risk of patient infection and related health complications.
Source
This information is based on official recall documentation from the FDA under recall number Z-1331-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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