Medline Convenience Kits recalled for fungal contamination in sterile applicators
What this means
Medline's Open Heart Adult, Full Line Aneurysm, and Non Sterile Chest Tube Removal convenience kits contain certain lots of sterile applicators that may be contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides fungus. This fungus can grow under certain conditions and may cause serious infections including sepsis.
- Check if you have one of the affected kits using the catalog and lot numbers provided
- Do not use affected kits; contact Medline Industries or the FDA for return or disposal instructions
- If a patient received a procedure using an affected kit, consult a healthcare provider about potential infection risk
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-3122-2026More Medline recalls
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