Medline anesthesia L&D kits recalled for fungal contamination risk
What this means
Certain lots of sterile applicators in Medline's Anesthesia L&D A-Line Set kits may contain Aspergillus penicillioides fungal contamination. This fungus can grow under certain environmental conditions and contaminate skin preparation products, potentially causing serious infections including sepsis.
- Check if you have the affected kits (Catalog Number DYKMBNDL199A, Lot Numbers 24HBH109, 24HBM182, or 24HBS365).
- Do not use affected kits.
- Contact Medline Industries for instructions on return or replacement.
- Review FDA's full recall notice for complete lot and UDI information.
The agency's original wording
The kits contain certain lots of sterile applicators which may contain fungal contamination that may occur under certain environmental conditions, allowing the growth of Aspergillus penicillioides. Contamination of skin preparation products with Aspergillus penicillioides may lead to serious adverse health consequences, including systemic infection, sepsis, illness, and death.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3121-2026More Medline recalls
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