Medline Surgical Drapes Recall Issued for Sterility Concerns
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Medline Industries is recalling over 14.9 million surgical drapes due to potential issues with sterilization equipment calibration that may affect sterility assurance levels.
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What Happened
Medline Industries, LP has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the recalled products. This is an ongoing Class II recall initiated voluntarily by the firm.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 54 Medline Surgical Drape models including: SHEET,DRAPE,40X58,STERILE (DYNJP2410); DRAPE,SHEET,ECONOMY,40X58",ST,20/CS (DYNJP2411); SHEET,DRAPE, 40X70,STERILE (DYNJP2412); and dozens of additional models such as DYNJP2412T, DYNJP2414, DYNJP2414R, DYNJP2414UG, DYNJP2416, DYNJP2417, DYNJP2418, DYNJP2419, DYNJP2462, DYNJP2491, DYNJP2492, DYNJP2498, DYNJP3003, DYNJP3003UG, DYNJP3008, DYNJP3008UG, DYNJP3009, DYNJP3101, DYNJP3102A, DYNJP3102UG, DYNJP3103, DYNJP3109, DYNJP4002, DYNJP4003, DYNJP4106, DYNJP4119, DYNJP4215, DYNJP6002, DYNJP6006, DYNJP7001, DYNJP7003, DYNJP8002, DYNJP8002UG, DYNJP8003, DYNJP8003UG, DYNJP8005, DYNJP8005UG, DYNJP8201, DYNJP8201UG, DYNJP8211, DYNJP8301, DYNJP8304A, DYNJP8304UG, DYNJP8412, DYNJP8412UG, DYNJP8414, DYNJP9001, DYNJP9103, MED901, MED902, and MED903. A total of 14,927,765 units are affected. Specific lot numbers and UDI-DI codes are listed in the recall notice. Distribution was US nationwide and worldwide.
What You Should Do
The recall is voluntary and ongoing. No specific consumer action steps are provided in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
The potential impact on sterility assurance level of surgical drapes used in medical procedures represents a medium-risk defect that could affect device performance.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2128-2026. Recalling firm: Medline Industries, LP, 3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL 60093-2753.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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