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.
Fabric may experience premature delamination when using included laundering instructions. Identifying delaminated gown or drape in a surgical setting may result in brief delay in patient care. If delaminated product is used and surgical strikethrough occurs, there may be risk of infection.
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.
The gowns' fabric may separate (delaminate) when washed using the included instructions. If the delaminated gown is used in surgery, it might not properly protect against blood and bodily fluids, potentially causing infection. This could lead to brief delays in patient care during critical procedures.
Surgical staff and hospitals using Medline Medcrest Surgical Gowns with the specific model codes listed in the recall. Those handling the gowns in operating rooms are most at risk.
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.
Look for model codes such as MDTGXC4J5XL, MDTGXC4JL, or MDTGXP4JL on the gown's label to confirm if it's affected.
If you have the affected model codes, stop using those gowns immediately to prevent potential infection risks during surgery.
The fabric may delaminate when washed using the included instructions, which could delay patient care or cause infection if the gown fails to protect against blood and bodily fluids during surgery.
Stop using the affected gowns immediately and check the label for model codes to confirm if your gown is recalled.
Yes, if the gown delaminates during surgery, it may not protect against blood and bodily fluids, potentially causing infection or delaying patient care.
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Subject: Recall Z-1563-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1563-2026 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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