Medline recalls specific medical kits containing non-sterile Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to Paenibacillus phoenicis contamination. Affected kits have listed lot numbers and SKUs. Consumers should stop using these kits immediately.
Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline Kits containing Cardinal Health Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads. Cardinal Health has deemed Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads to be non-sterile following the discovery of a contaminant (Paenibacillus phoenicis) during a routine sterilization dose audit.
Medline is recalling medical convenience kits that contain Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads contaminated with Paenibacillus phoenicis. Using these non-sterile pads could lead to infections in patients, especially those with medical devices like LVADs.
The alcohol prep pads were found to be non-sterile during routine sterilization audits, containing the contaminant Paenibacillus phoenicis. This bacteria can cause infections in patients, particularly those with medical devices like ventricular assist devices (LVADs) or intravenous lines.
Healthcare professionals and patients using Medline or Centurion medical kits with specific SKUs and lot numbers listed in the recall. Those with LVADs or other medical devices are at higher risk due to the potential for infection.
Check for the specific Medline kit SKUs and lot numbers listed in the recall. Affected kits include those labeled as LVAD driveline kits, long-term IV sets, and other medical dressing change trays with the listed lot numbers (e.g., 2025101090, 2025100890).
Discontinue use of all Medline kits containing the affected Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads with the listed lot numbers and SKUs.
Cardinal Health found the Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads to be non-sterile due to Paenibacillus phoenicis contamination during routine sterilization audits.
Medline and Centurion medical kits with specific SKUs and lot numbers, including LVAD driveline kits, IV sets, and dressing change trays with lot numbers like 2025101090 and 2025100890.
Look for the listed lot numbers and SKUs on your Medline kit. Affected kits include those with lot numbers such as 2025101090, 2025100890, and others specified in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2045-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2045-2026 from Medline. 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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