FDA-Device2026-10-22Class IIPACKAGING DEFECT
Medline medical convenience kits recalled for difficult removal and adhesive residue
What this means
Certain Medline medical convenience kits are difficult to remove from patients and may leave adhesive residue on the skin. This affects multiple product models and lot numbers distributed to healthcare facilities.
- Check your inventory for affected Medline kit lot numbers (available on FDA website)
- Stop using affected kits and contact Medline or your supplier for replacement or instructions
- If residue remains on a patient's skin, gently clean with mild soap and water or use a medical adhesive remover
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Reports of problems with product being difficult to remove from patient and leaving adhesive residue on patient's skin.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of CA, TC, AU, AE.
Affected count
26965 kits
Manufactured in
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, Illinois, United States
Products
MEDLINE medical convenience kits labeled as (list truncated)
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0275-2027Also reported as
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