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Medline blood culture convenience kits recalled for sterility packaging breach

Medline's blood culture convenience kits contain sterile applicators with a potential packaging defect—wrinkles in the paper lidding may compromise the sterile barrier. If the seal is breached, the applicators could be exposed to microbial contamination, which could potentially cause infection if used.

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

What to do

  1. Check if you have one of the affected kit models (DYNDH1193 or DYNDH1487A) and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
  2. Do not use affected kits; contact Medline or your healthcare facility for guidance on safe alternatives or replacement kits.
  3. If a patient was already treated using an affected kit, monitor for signs of infection and consult a healthcare provider if symptoms develop.
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) BLOOD CULTURE TRAY PEDIATRIC, Model Number: DYNDH1193; 2) BLOOD CULTURE KIT 2 W/CONNECT, Model Number: DYNDH1487A
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages

This recall covers 16 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
3650 kits
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3 Lakes Dr, N/A, Northfield, IL, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-3057-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) BLOOD CULTURE TRAY PEDIATRIC, Model Number: DYNDH1193; 2) BLOOD CULTURE KIT 2 W/CONNECT, Model Number: DYNDH1487A The kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL and FREPP Clear 1.5 mL Applicators which have a potential breach of sterility in the packaging, due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may extend to the seal area. If the sterile barrier is compromised, patients and users may be exposed to microbial contamination. Potential health consequences may include no injury, localized infection, or, less commonly, more serious infection requiring medical treatment, antimicrobial therapy, procedural intervention, or hospitalization. In rare cases, particularly in critically ill or immunocompromised patients, severe infection could become life-threatening. 1) DYNDH1193, UDI-DI: 10889942499953(each), 40889942499954(case), Lot Number: 24ABA808; 2) DYNDH1193, UDI-DI: 10889942499953(each), 40889942499954(case), Lot Number: 24BBV222; 3) DYNDH1193, UDI-DI: 10889942499953(each), 40889942499954(case), Lot Number: 24GBT333; 4) DYNDH1193, UDI-DI: 10889942499953(each), 40889942499954(case), Lot Number: 24IBU725; 5) DYNDH1193, UDI-DI: 10889942499953(each), 40889942499954(case), Lot Number: 23KBX578; 6) DYNDH1193, UDI-DI: 10889942499953(each), 40889942499954(case), Lot Number: 23LBP536; 7) DYNDH1487A, UDI-DI: 10193489484311(each), 40193489484312(case), Lot Number: 25BMG311; 8) DYNDH1487A, UDI-DI: 10193489484311(each), 40193489484312(case), Lot Number: 24AME318; 9) DYNDH1487A, UDI-DI: 10193489484311(each), 40193489484312(case), Lot Number: 24BMI775; 10) DYNDH1487A, UDI-DI: 10193489484311(each), 40193489484312(case), Lot Number: 24CMJ550; 11) DYNDH1487A, UDI-DI: 10193489484311(each), 40193489484312(case), Lot Number: 24IMG215; 12) DYNDH1487A, UDI-DI: 10193489484311(each), 40193489484312(case), Lot Number: 23JME381 Distribution: US Nationwide distribution. Affected quantity: 3650 kits
Hazard
The kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL and FREPP Clear 1.5 mL Applicators which have a potential breach of sterility in the packaging, due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may extend to the seal area. If the sterile barrier is compromised, patients and users may be exposed to microbial contamination. Potential health consequences may include no injury, localized infection, or, less commonly, more serious infection requiring medical treatment, antimicrobial therapy, procedural intervention, or hospitalization. In rare cases, particularly in critically ill or immunocompromised patients, severe infection could become life-threatening.

16 products in this recall

Medline convenience kits recalled for possible sterility breach

Medline is recalling 16 convenience kit products that contain BD ChloraPrep Clear or FREPP Clear antiseptic applicators. Wrinkles in the paper lidding may extend to the seal, which could break the sterile packaging and allow microbial contamination. No injuries have been reported.

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

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