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CURAD Touch-Free bandages recalled for possible sterility loss

Medline discovered that bandage packages may have open seals, which can allow bacteria and germs to contaminate the sterile bandages inside. This affects all lots of CURAD Touch-Free and Quick-Strip Bandages in the 0.75" x 3" size. No injuries have been reported so far.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Medline recalls

What to do

  1. Stop using any CURAD Germ-Shield Touch-Free or Quick-Strip Bandages you have at home
  2. Check the package for signs of tampering or open seals
  3. Throw away affected bandages or return them to where you bought them
  4. Use a different sterile bandage brand until you replace your supply
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
CURAD Germ-Shield Touch-Free Fabric Bandages, Sterile, 0.75" x 3", 30/Box, Medline Item Number CUR1930F
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

This recall covers 7 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
182,526 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3 Lakes Dr, N/A, Northfield, IL, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-0898-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
CURAD Germ-Shield Touch-Free Fabric Bandages, Sterile, 0.75" x 3", 30/Box, Medline Item Number CUR1930F Medline has identified that all lots of the Curad Touch-Free and Quick-Strip Bandages may exhibit open seals in the packaging which may compromise the sterility of the product. UDI/DI 10888277702752 (each), 00888277702755 (box), 20888277702759 (case), ALL LOTS Distribution: US, Guam, Canada, United Arab Emirates Affected quantity: 182,526 units
Hazard
Medline has identified that all lots of the Curad Touch-Free and Quick-Strip Bandages may exhibit open seals in the packaging which may compromise the sterility of the product.

7 products in this recall

Medline Curad bandages recalled for compromised sterility risk

Medline is recalling seven Curad bandage products, including Germ-Shield Touch-Free, Quick Strip, and Fur Friends fabric and plastic bandages. Some packages may have open seals, which could compromise the sterility of the bandages. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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