FDA-Device2025-12-17Class IIPACKAGING DEFECT
Medline CURAD Germ-Shield Touch-Free Fabric Bandages recalled for compromised sterility
Nationwide distributionMedical devices
What this means
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.
- Stop using any CURAD Germ-Shield Touch-Free or Quick-Strip Bandages you have at home
- Check the package for signs of tampering or open seals
- Throw away affected bandages or return them to where you bought them
- Use a different sterile bandage brand until you replace your supply
The agency's original wording
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.
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
US, Guam, Canada, United Arab Emirates
Affected count
182,526 units
Manufactured in
3 Lakes Dr, N/A, Northfield, IL, United States
Products
CURAD Germ-Shield Touch-Free Fabric Bandages, Sterile, 0.75" x 3", 30/Box, Medline Item Number CUR1930F
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0898-2026More Medline recalls
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