Medline Chest Tube Kit Recalled: Non-sterile Tape in Sterile Component
Medline recalls chest tube convenience kits with non-sterile tape in sterile portions. This could cause infections during medical procedures. Affected kits have specific model numbers and lot codes.
Lower-risk recall
Due to a non-sterile component (tape) being place within the sterile portion of the Chest Tube Convenience Kit
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What happened, in plain English
Medline is recalling chest tube convenience kits that contain non-sterile tape in the sterile part of the kit. This poses a risk of infection during medical procedures if the kit is used improperly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/60331-medline-chest-tube-kit-recalled-non-sterile-tape-in-sterile.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/60331-medline-chest-tube-kit-recalled-non-sterile-tape-in-sterile · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1683-2022
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“Medline Chest Tube Kit Recalled: Non-sterile Tape in Sterile Component.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/60331-medline-chest-tube-kit-recalled-non-sterile-tape-in-sterile. Based on FDA recall #Z-1683-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1683-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The chest tube kit includes non-sterile tape inside the sterile section. If the tape comes into contact with the sterile part of the kit during use, it could introduce bacteria and cause infections.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the chest tube kits are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with these kits could be exposed to infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model number DYNJ36762A with lot codes like 21ILA164, 21ILA986, 21JLA315, 21KLA005, or 21KLA162. These kits were sold with specific GTIN codes.
- Brand
Medline- Product
Medline Industries Inc. recalls Medline CHEST TUBE REORDER NO: DYNJ36762A- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Kit Model
Verify the model number on the kit is DYNJ36762A.
Contact Medline
Reach out to Medline for specific instructions on handling the recalled kit.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “U.S. Nationwide distribution in the state of AL.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 55 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-1683-2022 (July 21, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1683-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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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