Medline recalls Puracol and Puracol Plus collagen wound dressings with elevated endotoxin levels that may cause inflammation, delayed healing, fever, or septic shock if used.
Elevated endotoxin levels identified in affected lots. Issue may elicit strong inflammatory response if used, including local tissue irritation, delayed wound healing, or systemic effects such as fever and hypotension. In severe cases, septic shock may result.
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📍Recalling firmMedline Industries, LP3 Lakes Dr · Northfield, IL 60093-2753
“Medline Puracol Wound Dressings Recall: Elevated Endotoxin Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/50034-medline-puracol-wound-dressings-recall-elevated-endotoxin-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1650-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1650-2026%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Feb. 10, 2026, that Medline Industries, LP is recalling Puracol and Puracol Plus Collagen Wound Dressings due to elevated endotoxin levels. The agency stated the issue may elicit strong inflammatory responses if used.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Medline
Product: Puracol and Puracol Plus Collagen Wound Dressings
Model/UPC: MSC8522 DRESSING,COLLAGEN,PURACOL,STRL,2" X 2" (UDI-DI 10080196285860 each, 40080196285861 case)
According to the FDA, elevated endotoxin levels in the affected lots may elicit a strong inflammatory response if used. This can include local tissue irritation, delayed wound healing, or systemic effects such as fever and hypotension. In severe cases, septic shock may result.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Medline Industries, LP has 68 other recalls on record since July 31, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Basic Homecare Beds and Medlite Homecare Beds (Aug. 14, 2026), Medline Convenience Kits (Aug. 11, 2026), and Medline convenience kits containing Healthmark Instrument Channel Brushes (Aug. 10, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model numbers MSC8522 (2" x 2") or MSC8622EP (2" x 2.2") on the packaging. Affected lots include P2090 for MSC8522 and PL2107 for MSC8622EP.
Brand
Medline
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Dressing Model
Identify the model number on the packaging to determine if it's affected (MSC8522 or MSC8622EP).
Contact Medline
Reach out to Medline for guidance on whether your dressing is affected and what to do next.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Nationwide
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Domestic distribution nationwide US. International distribution to Mexico and Panama.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 50 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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 #Z-1650-2026 (February 10, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1650-2026 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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