Medline recalls urine collection kits with non-sterile specimen containers that may cause unnecessary treatment and hospitalization. Learn which kits are affected and what to do.
Specimen container included in kits is labeled as sterile, but has been identified to be non-sterile. Long-term consequences may include unnecessary treatment and/or prolonged hospitalization.
Medline is recalling urine collection kits because the specimen containers are labeled as sterile but are actually non-sterile. This could lead to unnecessary medical treatments or longer hospital stays if the kit is used improperly.
The specimen container in the kits is labeled as sterile but has been found to be non-sterile. Using these containers for urine collection could lead to infections or other health issues that require additional medical treatment, potentially causing longer hospital stays.
People who own or use Medline urine collection kits with the specified SKUs and lots numbers are affected. Those who have used the kits for medical testing are most at risk of needing extra medical care.
Check the kit's SKU and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected SKUs include DYKM1848A, DYKM2005, DYKM2151, DYLAB1004, DYLAB1004A, DYLAB1006, and DYLAB1012. The lot numbers are specific to each SKU.
Identify your kit's SKU and lot numbers to confirm if it's affected by this recall.
The specimen container is labeled as sterile but has been identified as non-sterile, which could lead to unnecessary medical treatments or prolonged hospitalization.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so you should check the kit's details to see if it's affected and contact Medline for further instructions.
The recall states long-term consequences may include unnecessary treatment and hospitalization, but it does not indicate immediate safety risks like injury or fire.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0358-2025 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0358-2025 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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