Medline Surgical Packs Recall Issued by FDA
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Medline Industries, LP is recalling 193,157 units of surgical packs due to potential sterility assurance issues from equipment calibration problems.
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What Happened
Medline Industries, LP initiated a voluntary recall after identifying calibration issues with equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products underwent validated sterilization cycles, but the calibration problems may affect the sterility assurance level (SAL).
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers two Medline Surgical Packs distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide:
- PACK,UNIVERSAL,ULTRAGARD,5/CS (Model Number: DYNJP1050UG), UDI-DI: 10080196573509 (each), 40080196573500 (case), multiple lots including 72525030011, 72525050004, 72525100025, 72525100068, 72525020012, 72525040038, 72525060015, 72525060041, 72525080004, 72525080039, 72519120082, 72519120084, 72519120097, 72520020055, 72520030039, 72520030064, 72520030074, 72520050047, 72520060018, 72520060019, 72520070016, 72520080003, 72520080004, 72520080059, 72520100068, 72520120003, 72520120004, 72521040001, 72521050060, 72521050064, 72521050167, 72521060070, 72521070019, 72521070099, 72521080017, 72521090001, 72521090015, 72521100005, 72521100033, 72521110009, 72521110016, 72521120009, 72521120031, 72522010013, 72522020010, 72522030020, 72522040019, 72522050012, 72522050015, 72522060019, 72522060052, 72522070003, 72522080008, 72522110004, 72522110040, 72522120006, 72523100020, 72523100063, 72523110004, 72523120076, 72524010036, 72524010087, 72524030056, 72524040002, 72524050034, 72524060001, 72524060034, 72524060098, 72524070001, 72524080004, 72524090003, 72524090078, 72524100004, 72524100099, 72524110013, 72524120003, 72525010001
- PACK,SHOULDER,DRAPE,POUCH,10/CS (Model Number: DYNJP8401), UDI-DI: 10080196740710 (each), 40080196740711 (case), Lot Number: 72521080034 Total affected: 193157 units. Recall Number: Z-2130-2026. Classification: Class II. Recall initiation date: January 7, 2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare facilities should check product lots against the recalled list and follow guidance from the recalling firm regarding the affected devices.
Why This Matters
The potential impact on sterility assurance level could affect the safety of surgical procedures using these packs.
Source
FDA recall Z-2130-2026, Medline Industries, LP, Northfield, IL.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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