Medline Convenience Kits recalled for fungal contamination in sterile applicators
What this means
Certain lots of sterile applicators in Medline Convenience Kits may contain a fungus called Aspergillus penicillioides. This fungus can grow under certain storage conditions and could cause serious infections if the contaminated applicators are used on skin.
- Check if you have one of the affected kits by matching your catalog number and lot number to the FDA recall notice.
- Do not use affected kits on patients or clients.
- Contact Medline Industries or your supplier for instructions on returning or disposing of recalled kits.
- Report any adverse effects or infections potentially linked to these kits to the FDA MedWatch program.
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-3127-2026More Medline recalls
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