Curad Alcohol Prep Pads Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk
Medline Industries recalls Curad Alcohol Prep Pads due to subpotent drug content. Affected items have specific NDC and lot numbers. Consumers should contact Medline for details.
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What happened, in plain English
Medline Industries is recalling Curad Alcohol Prep Pads because they contain a subpotent drug. This means the product may not work as intended, potentially leading to ineffective medical use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/32273-curad-alcohol-prep-pads-recall-subpotent-drug-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/32273-curad-alcohol-prep-pads-recall-subpotent-drug-risk · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0289-2025
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“Curad Alcohol Prep Pads Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/32273-curad-alcohol-prep-pads-recall-subpotent-drug-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0289-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0289-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains a subpotent drug, meaning it may not have the correct concentration of active ingredients. This could result in the pads not working effectively for wound care.
Who’s affected
People who own or use Curad Alcohol Prep Pads for medical purposes. Those using the product for wound care are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the NDC number 53329-827-30 and lot number 61224050002 on the packaging. The product is sold in cartons of 5 boxes per carton and 30 boxes per case.
- Brand
Curad- Category
Drug
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
Nationwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0288-2025 | Medline Alcohol Prep Pads, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, 100 Sterile 2-Ply Pads, Single Use Only, Large, www.medline.com, Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA, 1-800-MEDLINE, NDC 53329-811-30.; SKU: MDS090670, Lot: 61224040057 | 6,669,874 pads | 53329-811-30, 53329-811-09, 6122404005 |
| D-0289-2025 | CURAD Alcohol Prep Pads, Sterile, Medium, 2-Ply, Contents: 5 boxes per Carton, 30 Boxes per Case, Single Use Only, Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093, USA, Made in India, www.curad.com, 1-800-633-5463, NDC 53329-827-30.; SKU: CUR090737RB, Lot: 61224050002 | 1,639,996 pads | 53329-827-60, 53329-827-36, 53329-827-30, 53329-827-29, 53329-827-40, 53329-827-09, 53329-827-33, 6122405000 |
What to do — step by step
Contact Medline
Reach out to Medline Industries at 1-800-633-5463 for specific recall details and instructions.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 37 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Curad
We’ve drafted a message you can send Curad to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0289-2025 — Curad Alcohol Prep Pads Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk Hello, I own a Curad Alcohol Prep Pads Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk that is covered by recall D-0289-2025 from Curad. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0289-2025 (February 17, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0289-2025 to see it in context.
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