Medline Convenience Kits with BD ChloraPrep applicators recalled for contamination risk
What this means
Medline Industries is recalling multiple Convenience Kits because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators from affected lots. Some of these applicators may have open or incomplete seals, allowing contamination. Using a contaminated applicator during medical procedures could cause skin, soft tissue, or systemic infections.
- Check your kit's lot number against the FDA recall list.
- Stop using any kit with a recalled lot number.
- Contact your facility's medical supply team or Medline for instructions on replacement or disposal.
- Report any infections or adverse events to your healthcare provider and the FDA MedWatch program.
The agency's original wording
Downstream recall - manufacturer recalled specific lots of BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicators. Affected product may exhibit an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator. Use of potentially contaminated applicator may lead to localized skin or soft tissue infection, or systemic infection or infectious complications.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3070-2026More Medline recalls
- FDA-Device2026-09-09Medline Convenience Kits recalled for potential sterility breach in antiseptic applicators
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- FDA-Device2026-09-09Medline Convenience Kits recalled for sterility packaging breach risk
- FDA-Device2026-09-09Medline Convenience Kits with BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators recalled for defective packaging seals
- FDA-Device2026-09-09Medline Arterial Line Insertion Kit recalled for sterility packaging breach risk
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