Medline recalls specific neonatal IV kits with non-sterile Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads due to contamination with Paenibacillus phoenicis. Affected kits have listed SKUs and lot numbers.
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 labeled for neonatal IV use. These pads were found non-sterile after a contaminant (Paenibacillus phoenicis) was discovered during routine sterilization checks. Using these kits could lead to infection risks for patients.
The Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads in these kits were found non-sterile during routine sterilization checks. The contaminant Paenibacillus phoenicis can cause infections if the pads are used on patients without proper sterilization.
Healthcare providers using neonatal IV kits with specific Medline SKUs are most at risk. Patients receiving care from these kits could face infection risks if the non-sterile pads are used.
Check for Medline kits with SKUs listed in the recall: IV8310E, IVS1700, IV8675, IVSSTK12, IV6940, or IV8775. Lot numbers 2025102390 through 2026012990 are affected.
Identify the specific Medline SKU and lot number on your kit to confirm if it's affected.
Cardinal Health found a contaminant (Paenibacillus phoenicis) in the Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads during routine sterilization checks.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Medline directly for guidance.
Kits with SKUs IV8310E, IVS1700, IV8675, IVSSTK12, IV6940, or IV8775 and lot numbers from 2025102390 to 2026012990.
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Subject: Recall Z-2043-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2043-2026 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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