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Curad Fur Friends bandages recalled for possible loss of sterility

Medline discovered that Fur Friends Plastic Sterile Adhesive Bandages (0.75" x 3") may have open or damaged seals in their packaging. This damage could allow bacteria or other contaminants to reach the bandages, making them non-sterile even though they are labeled as sterile. The issue affects all lots of the product.

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

What to do

  1. Stop using any Fur Friends Plastic Sterile Adhesive Bandages (0.75" x 3", Medline Item NON256133QS) in your home
  2. Throw away opened or unopened packages of this product
  3. Use a different sterile bandage product for wound care
  4. Contact Medline or your healthcare provider if you have questions
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

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Product
Fur Friends Plastic Sterile Adhesive Bandages, 0.75" x 3", Medline Item Number NON256133QS
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Children (3 years to 12 years)

This recall covers 7 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
1,566,500 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3 Lakes Dr, N/A, Northfield, IL, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-0902-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Fur Friends Plastic Sterile Adhesive Bandages, 0.75" x 3", Medline Item Number NON256133QS 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 30888277715947 (each), 10888277715943 (box), 20888277715940 (case); ALL LOTS Distribution: US, Guam, Canada, United Arab Emirates Affected quantity: 1,566,500 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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