Recall of Medline Centurion Medical Kits Due to Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads
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Medline Industries, LP is recalling 1590 kits of Centurion medical convenience kits containing non-sterile Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to a contaminant detected in a routine audit.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on May 13, 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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Recall of Medline Centurion Medical Kits
What Happened
Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific items and lots of Medline Kits containing Cardinal Health Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads, which have been deemed non-sterile due to the discovery of a contaminant (Paenibacillus phoenicis) during a routine sterilization dose audit.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are Centurion medical convenience kits, labeled as LATEX FREE GENERAL PURPOSE TRAY, Medline Kit SKU 75670. Quantity: 1590 kits. Lot Number: 2025102290. UDI/DI each: 00653160095890, UDI/DI case: 10653160095897. Distribution: US Nationwide.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have received notifications through methods such as email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit should follow the instructions from the recalling firm, Medline Industries, LP.
Why This Matters
This recall highlights potential risks associated with non-sterile medical devices, which could affect patient safety by introducing contaminants.
Source
Attributed to FDA, Recall Number Z-2042-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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