Medline Kits Recall Due to Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads
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Medline Industries, LP is recalling 17,550 medical kits containing non-sterile Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to a bacterial contaminant, affecting nationwide distribution in the United States.
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What Happened
Medline Industries, LP is recalling specific medical convenience kits because they contain Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads that are non-sterile due to the presence of a contaminant, Paenibacillus phoenicis, discovered during a routine sterilization audit.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are various Medline and Centurion medical convenience kits, including: 1. LVAD DRIVELINE KIT (Centurion), Medline Kit SKU DT17360; 2. LONG TERM/INPATIENT IV SECUREMENT SET (Centurion), Medline Kit SKU IVS1975A; 3. CVC DRESSING CHANGE TRAY (Centurion), Medline Kit SKU DT5565B; 4. BSI PICC DRESSING CHANGE KIT, Medline Kit SKU EBSI1172B; 5. BSI CVC DRESSING CHANGE KIT, Medline Kit SKU EBSI1171A; 6. BSI SENSITIVE SKIN DRSNG CHNGE, Medline Kit SKU EBSI1173A; 7. LVAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - DAILY (Centurion), Medline Kit SKU DM810; 8. WEEKLY LVAD TRAY (Centurion), Medline Kit SKU DM100; 9. DRESSING CHANGE TRAY (Centurion), Medline Kit SKU DT7340; 10. SENSITIVE SKIN LVAD TRAY (Centurion), Medline Kit SKU DM660; and 11. PORT DRESSING CHANGE KIT, Medline Kit SKU EBSI1365A. A total of 17,550 kits are affected, with specific lot numbers such as 2025101090 for SKU DT17360, 2025100890 for SKU IVS1975A, and others as detailed in the recall notice. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States, and include UDI/DI codes like 10653160264965 for individual units and 00653160264968 for cases.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have these affected kits should follow the initial firm notification, which may include email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit, and contact Medline Industries, LP for instructions on returns or refunds. For further assistance, reach out to the recalling firm at their address: 3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL 60093-2753.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses potential health risks from non-sterile medical devices, which could lead to infections, emphasizing the importance of sterility in healthcare products to ensure patient safety.
Source
Attribution: FDA. Recall Number: Z-2045-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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