Medline Surgical Gowns Recall Issued Over Sterility Concerns
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Medline Industries, LP is recalling over 70 million units of surgical gowns due to potential sterility issues from equipment calibration problems.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on May 26, 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 Medline Surgical Gowns after identifying calibration issues with sterilization equipment. The issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the products, though all products were exposed to validated sterilization and packaging cycles.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers Medline Surgical Gowns under numerous model numbers including DYNJP2001, DYNJP2001S, DYNJP2002, DYNJP2002S, DYNJP2002SL, DYNJP2003, DYNJP2003S, DYNJP2003SL, DYNJP2004, DYNJP2004S, DYNJP2005, DYNJP2005S, DYNJP2009, DYNJP2009S, DYNJP2101, DYNJP2101S, DYNJP2102, DYNJP2102S, DYNJP2103, DYNJP2103S, DYNJP2103SL, DYNJP2201, DYNJP2201S, DYNJP2202, DYNJP2202S, DYNJP2203, DYNJP2203S, DYNJP2204, DYNJP2204S, DYNJP2205, DYNJP2205S, DYNJP2206, DYNJP2206S, DYNJP2301P, DYNJP2302P, DYNJP2303P, DYNJP2306P, DYNJP2307P, DYNJP2308P, DYNJP2361P, DYNJP2362P, DYNJP2363P, DYNJP2366P, DYNJP2367P, DYNJP2368P, DYNJP2369P, DYNJP2401, DYNJP2402, DYNJP2403, DYNJP2501, DYNJP2502, DYNJP2503, DYNJP2602, DYNJP2701, DYNJP2702, DYNJP2703, DYNJP2704, DYNJP2705, DYNJP2706, DYNJP2707, DYNJP2708, DYNJP2709, DYNJP2712, DYNJP2715, DYNJP2725, DYNJP2726, DYNJP2727, DYNJP2728, DYNJP2729, DYNJP2801, DYNJP2802, DYNJP2803, DYNJP2804, DYNJP2805, DYNJP2806, DYNJP2807, DYNJP2808, DYNJP2809, DYNJPBRGR1 and associated variants. A total of 70,376,042 units are affected across specific lot numbers. The recall number is Z-2129-2026. Distribution was nationwide in the US and worldwide.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare facilities should check product lots against the recall list and follow instructions from Medline Industries, LP for returns or further guidance. Contact the recalling firm for additional information.
Why This Matters
Class II recalls address situations where exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Source
FDA recall database, recall number Z-2129-2026. Agency: FDA. Recalling firm: Medline Industries, LP, Northfield, IL.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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