Medline Medical Kits Recall Due to Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads
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Medline Industries is recalling 40,845 medical convenience kits because they contain non-sterile Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads contaminated with Paenibacillus phoenicis, posing a potential health risk.
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What Happened
Medline Industries, LP is voluntarily recalling specific lots of medical convenience kits that include Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads, which have been found to be non-sterile due to the presence of a contaminant called Paenibacillus phoenicis discovered during a routine audit.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are various Medline and Centurion medical convenience kits, totaling 40,845 units, distributed nationwide in the United States. The specific kits include: 1. FOLEY CARE KIT, Medline Kit SKU UROT1044 (Lot Number: 26BBC230); 2. IV START KIT WITH EXTENSION TUBING, Medline Kit SKU IV8770 (Lot Numbers: 2025101090 and 2026010790); 3. IV START KIT, Medline Kit SKU DYNDV2520 (Lot Numbers: 2025112090 and 2026010290); 4. ARTERIAL LINE BUNDLE, Medline Kit SKU ART255 (Lot Numbers: 2025111890 and 2026012090); 5. ON/OFF TRAY, Medline Kit SKU DYNDC2969 (Lot Numbers: 2025120190 and 2026012390); 6. (Centurion) ARTERIAL LINE BUNDLE, Medline Kit SKU ART255 (as listed); 7. CVAD DRESSING CHANGE KIT, Medline Kit SKU EBSI1364A (Lot Number: 2026010690). Each kit has associated UDI/DI codes, such as UDI/DI each 10889942873890 and UDI/DI case 40889942873891 for SKU UROT1044. The recall number is Z-2041-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected kits and contact Medline Industries, LP for instructions on returns or refunds. The firm initiated notifications via methods such as email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit.
Why This Matters
This recall affects medical devices used in healthcare settings, potentially leading to health risks from non-sterile products, and highlights the importance of sterility in medical supplies to ensure patient safety.
Source
FDA recall notice for event ID 98692, available at the FDA website under recall number Z-2041-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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