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Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published January 28, 2026

Medline Surgical Gowns Recall: Fabric Delamination Risk in Surgery

Medline recalls surgical gowns with premature fabric delamination that may cause brief patient care delays or infection risk during surgery. Learn affected models and safety steps.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1563-2026Medical deviceMedline ›
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Recalling firmMedline Industries, LP3 Lakes Dr · Northfield, IL 60093-2753
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Medline is recalling certain surgical gowns because the fabric may delaminate when washed according to instructions. This could delay patient care during surgery or cause infection if the delaminated gown fails to protect against blood and bodily fluids. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/50084-medline-surgical-gowns-recall-fabric-delamination-risk-in-surgery.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/50084-medline-surgical-gowns-recall-fabric-delamination-risk-in-surgery · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1563-2026

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“Medline Surgical Gowns Recall: Fabric Delamination Risk in Surgery.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/50084-medline-surgical-gowns-recall-fabric-delamination-risk-in-surgery. Based on FDA recall #Z-1563-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1563-2026%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Jan. 28, 2026, that Medline Industries, LP is recalling Medline Medcrest Surgical Gowns due to a potential infection risk. The hazard involves fabric delamination during laundering, which may lead to surgical strikethrough and subsequent patient infection.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Medline
  • Product: Medline Medcrest Surgical Gowns
  • Model numbers: MDTGXC4J5XL, MDTGXC4JL, MDTGXC4JXL, MDTGXC4JXXL, MDTGXP4JL, MDTGXP4JXL, MDTGXP4JXXL, MDTL1002862EF, MDTZ1000893AJ
  • Description codes: DBQ-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4, CRTCL CVR, GRN, 5; DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,L; DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,XL; DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,XX; DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,L; DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XL; DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XX; DBD-GOWN,SRG,PNL CVR, GREEN,SNPS,XL
  • UDI-DI codes: 10197344014002, 20197344014009, 10888277189188, 40888277189189, 10884389189191, 40884389189192, 10884389193297, 40884389193298, 10888277189218, 40888277189219, 10884389189221, 40884389189222, 10193489040111, 20193489040118, 10193489021820, 20193489021827
  • Lots: All lots affected
  • Quantity: 104,004 units
  • Distribution: Domestic distribution nationwide US; International distribution to Panama, United Arab Emirates, Virgin Islands, Saudi Arabia, India, Chile, and Canada

The hazard

The fabric may experience premature delamination when using the included laundering instructions. Identifying a delaminated gown or drape in a surgical setting may result in a brief delay in patient care. If the delaminated product is used and surgical strikethrough occurs, there may be a risk of infection.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Medline Industries, LP has had 68 other recalls since July 31, 2025. Recent Medline recalls include basic homecare beds with a potential fire hazard on Aug. 14, 2026, and convenience kits with fungal contamination risks on Aug. 11, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include New York Embroidery Studio Trinity Non-Surgical Isolation Gown Recall (July 31, 2026), DeRoyal Covaderm Plus Dressing Recall (May 18, 2026), and Covidien V-Loc 90 Wound Closure Device Recall (June 24, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model codes like MDTGXC4J5XL, MDTGXC4JL, MDTGXC4JXL, MDTGXC4JXXL, MDTGXP4JL, MDTGXP4JXL, MDTGXP4JXXL, MDTL1002862EF, or MDTZ1000893AJ on the gown's label. These gowns were sold with specific color and size combinations.

  • Brand
    Medline
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 2 products

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
    Domestic distribution nationwide US. International distribution to Panama, United Arab Emirates, Virgin Islands, Saudi Arabia, India, Chile, and Canada.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
Z-1563-2026Medline Medcrest Surgical Gowns: MDTGXC4J5XL DBQ-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4, CRTCL CVR, GRN, 5 MDTGXC4JL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,L MDTGXC4JXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTGXC4JXXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,XX MDTGXP4JL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,L MDTGXP4JXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTGXP4JXXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XX MDTL1002862EF DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTZ1000893AJ DBD-GOWN,SRG,PNL CVR, GREEN,SNPS,XL; UDI-DI (each/case) 10197344014002 20197344014009 10888277189188 40888277189189 10884389189191 40884389189192 10884389193297 40884389193298 10888277189218 40888277189219 10884389189221 40884389189222 10193489040111 20193489040118 10884389189221 40884389189222 10193489021820 20193489021827 All lots affected104,004
Z-1564-2026Medline Surgical Drapes: MDTBTCS6070GN DBD-DRAPE,COVER,TABLE,RESIS/XALT GRN,60X MDTBTCS6090GN DBD-DRAPE,COVER,TABLE,RESIS/XALT GRN,60X MDTDXUNDBGN DBD-DRAPE,UNDERBUTTOCK,28 X 50.5,XALT GR MDTMAYOXGN DBD-DRAPE,COVER,MAYO STAND,RESISTAT/XALT MDTZ1003656GN DBD-POCKET SHEET,RESISTAT/XALT; UDI-DI (each/case) 10193489036961 20193489036968 10193489036978 20193489036975 10193489040098 20193489040095 10193489036954 20193489036951 10193489036985 20193489036982 All lots affected23,568
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Gown Label

    Look for model codes such as MDTGXC4J5XL, MDTGXC4JL, or MDTGXP4JL on the gown's label to confirm if it's affected.

  2. Stop Using Affected Gowns

    If you have the affected model codes, stop using those gowns immediately to prevent potential infection risks during surgery.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

FDA distribution: “Domestic distribution nationwide US. International distribution to Panama, United Arab Emirates, Virgin Islands, Saudi Arabia, India, Chile, and Canada.” 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 49 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jan 28, 202612. FDA classified it Class II: Mar 12, 202623. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Mar 18, 202632026
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1563-2026 (January 28, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1563-2026 to see it in context.
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