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Medline pre-op surgical kits recalled for potential sterility breach in ChloraPrep applicators

Medline pre-op and cataract surgery kits containing BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators may have compromised sterile packaging due to wrinkles in the paper lidding. If the sterile barrier is breached, patients could be exposed to microbial contamination during surgery.

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

What to do

  1. Check your kit lot number against the FDA recall list
  2. Do not use affected kits for surgery
  3. Contact your healthcare facility or Medline for replacement kits
  4. Report any infections or complications to your healthcare provider
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) PRE-OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1043F; 2) PRE OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1128C; 3) PRE OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1216I; 4) PRE OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1325A; 5) CATARACT PREOP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1583; 6) GENERAL PREOP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1584; 7) GENERAL PREOP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1584A; 8) GENERAL PREOP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1584B
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Adults

This recall covers 16 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
13032 kits
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3 Lakes Dr, N/A, Northfield, IL, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-3058-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) PRE-OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1043F; 2) PRE OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1128C; 3) PRE OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1216I; 4) PRE OP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1325A; 5) CATARACT PREOP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1583; 6) GENERAL PREOP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1584; 7) GENERAL PREOP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1584A; 8) GENERAL PREOP KIT, Catalog Number: DYKS1584B 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) DYKS1043F, UDI-DI: 10195327392086(each), 40195327392087(case), Lot Number: 23KBL520; 2) DYKS1043F, UDI-DI: 10195327392086(each), 40195327392087(case), Lot Number: 23LBP488; 3) DYKS1128C, UDI-DI: 10195327549374(each), 40195327549375(case), Lot Number: 25ABQ496; 4) DYKS1128C, UDI-DI: 10195327549374(each), 40195327549375(case), Lot Number: 24CBI654; 5) DYKS1128C, UDI-DI: 10195327549374(each), 40195327549375(case), Lot Number: 24DBU596; 6) DYKS1128C, UDI-DI: 10195327549374(each), 40195327549375(case), Lot Number: 24FBA388; 7) DYKS1128C, UDI-DI: 10195327549374(each), 40195327549375(case), Lot Number: 24GBD436; 8) DYKS1128C, UDI-DI: 10195327549374(each), 40195327549375(case), Lot Number: 24JBC974; 9) DYKS1128C, UDI-DI: 10195327549374(each), 40195327549375(case), Lot Number: 24KBA645; 10) DYKS1128C, UDI-DI: 10195327549374(each), 40195327549375(case), Lot Number: 23LBB037; 11) DYKS1216I, UDI-DI: 10198459362668(each), 40198459362669(case), Lot Number: 25GBP888; 12) DYKS1325A, UDI-DI: 10195327549343(each), 40195327549344(case), Lot Number: 25ABT088; 13) DYKS1325A, UDI-DI: 10195327549343(each), 40195327549344(case), Lot Number: 24KBO407; 14) DYKS1325A, UDI-DI: 10195327549343(each), 40195327549344(case), Lot Number: 24ABO808; 15) DYKS1325A, UDI-DI: 10195327549343(each), 40195327549344(case), Lot Number: 24CBI736; 16) DYKS1325A, UDI-DI: 10195327549343(each), 40195327549344(case), Lot Number: 24EBN336; 17) DYKS1325A, UDI-DI: 10195327549343(each), 40195327549344(case), Lot Number: 24IBP255; 18) DYKS1583, UDI-DI: 10198459027666(each), 40198459027667(case), Lot Number: 24GBW364; 19) DYKS1584, UDI-DI: 10198459027659(each), 40198459027650(case), Lot Number: 24GBW365; 20) DYKS1584A, UDI-DI: 10198459146633(each), 40198459146634(case), Lot Number: 24JBA740; 21) DYKS1584B, UDI-DI: 10198459292750(each), 40198459292751(case), Lot Number: 25EBD220 Distribution: US Nationwide distribution. Affected quantity: 13032 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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