Medline Convenience Kits with BD ChloraPrep applicators recalled for potential packaging seal failure
What this means
Medline Industries is recalling specific lots of Convenience Kits that contain BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators because some applicators may have open or incomplete seals on their packaging. If a contaminated applicator is used during a medical procedure, it could cause a skin, soft tissue, or systemic infection.
- Check if you have Medline Convenience Kits (Ortho Aspiration Kit, model DYKM1636A) with lot 26EBI940.
- Do not use affected applicators.
- Contact Medline or your healthcare facility to report the product and arrange a replacement.
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-3079-2026More Medline recalls
- FDA-Device2026-09-09Medline Convenience Kits recalled for potential sterility breach in antiseptic applicators
- FDA-Device2026-09-09Medline Convenience Kits with BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators recalled for contamination risk
- 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
Want us to check the next one for you?
We read every CPSC, FDA, USDA, and NHTSA notice and email you a plain-English Sunday brief covering your household — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.