Medline Nursing Kit Recall Due to Catheter Issues
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Medline Industries, LP is recalling 730 units of MEDLINE NURSING KIT (SKU EDUC1044) after internal testing found catheter performance failures.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 2, 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 initiated a voluntary recall after an internal review found representative samples of the kits did not meet applicable performance specifications. Identified issues include irregularities in catheter surface finish, instances where the catheter connector detached prematurely from the catheter funnel, and limited cases where the catheter outer diameter did not meet specification.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers MEDLINE Medical Procedure Kits labeled as NURSING KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU EDUC1044. Affected units total 730 and are identified by UDI/DI 10195327449476 (each), 40195327449477 (case), and Lot Number 23HDA449. The recall number is Z-2499-2026. Distribution was nationwide in the United States and to the countries of AE, BB, BM, BS, CA, CY, GU, NL, PA, QA, SA, and VI.
What You Should Do
Consumers should verify lot numbers on any affected kits in their possession and contact Medline Industries, LP for return or refund instructions.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses potential device performance failures in medical procedure kits distributed worldwide.
Source
FDA Recall Z-2499-2026 (https://www.fda.gov)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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