Medline Industries Recalls Urology Convenience Kits Over Sterility Assurance Concerns
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Medline Industries, LP has issued a voluntary recall for 59 urology convenience kits due to equipment calibration issues that may compromise the sterility of the medical devices.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 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 has initiated a voluntary recall of several urology convenience kits due to identified issues with the calibration of equipment used during the sterilization and packaging process. While all affected products were exposed to validated sterilization cycles, the calibration discrepancies have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the devices.
Which Products Are Affected
A total of 59 units are included in this recall. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide. The recall includes the following Medline Convenience Kits:
- KIT UROLOGY SLING
- Model: DYKMBNDL106 (Lots: 21BBG085, 21ABJ542)
- Model: DYKMBNDL106A (Lots: 22CLA049, 22BLB059, 22ALA713, 21KLA631)
- KIT UROLOGY PENILE REPAIR
- Model: DYKMBNDL188 (Lots: 21CBS043, 21ABS540, 21ABS539)
- KIT UROLOGY PERIPHERAL STIMULA
- Model: DYKMBNDL189 (Lots: 21BBG092, 21ABI996)
- Model: DYKMBNDL189A (Lot: 21JLA521)
Official Recall Number: Z-1416-2026.
What You Should Do
Medline Industries notified affected customers via letter starting on January 7, 2026. Healthcare facilities and distributors should immediately check their inventory for the model and lot numbers listed above. Affected products should be quarantined and handled according to the instructions provided in the firm's notification letter. For further information regarding returns or specific guidance, contact Medline Industries, LP at their Northfield, IL headquarters.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because compromised sterility in medical devices used for urological procedures can increase the risk of patient infection or other medical complications. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating that use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Source
Information provided by the FDA.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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