Medline surgical convenience kits recalled for potential Bacillus contamination
What this means
Medline Industries is recalling nine types of surgical convenience kits that contain BD PurPrep solution. The solution may be contaminated with low levels of Bacillus species, a bacterium that could pose a risk if the kits are used in sterile procedures. The recall affects specific lot numbers of joint, spine, and neurological surgery kits distributed to hospitals and surgical centers in ten U.S. states.
- Check if your facility has any of the affected Medline kit SKUs listed in this recall.
- Do not use kits with the affected lot numbers.
- Contact Medline Industries or your supplier for instructions on returning affected kits.
- Review your records to identify which patients may have received care with affected kits.
The agency's original wording
Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific Medline convenience kits containing BD PurPrep 26 mL which may be contaminated with low levels of Bacillus species.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2791-2026More Medline recalls
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