MEDLINE recalls polyurethane foam bedside cleaning kits with microbial contamination risk. Discoloration on foam sponges may indicate microbial growth. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
Sporadic reports were received of discoloration on the foam sponge on certain lots of the product, which has been identified as microbial contamination.
MEDLINE is recalling polyurethane foam bedside cleaning kits due to sporadic reports of discoloration caused by microbial contamination. This could pose a health risk if the foam is used for cleaning tasks.
Microbial contamination in the foam sponge can cause discoloration. While the reports are sporadic, this contamination may lead to health risks if the foam is used for cleaning tasks.
Users of the MEDLINE Polyurethane Foam Bedside Cleaning Kit with specific lot numbers are affected. Those who use the kit for cleaning tasks may be at slightly higher risk due to potential microbial exposure.
Check the packaging for lot numbers in the format YYMMDD X, where YY is the last two digits of the production year, MM is the month, DD is the day, and X is the raw material batch number.
Look for lot numbers on the packaging in the format YYMMDD X to identify affected units.
Sporadic reports of discoloration on the foam sponge due to microbial contamination.
Check the packaging for lot numbers in the format YYMMDD X, where YY is the last two digits of the production year, MM is the month, DD is the day, and X is the raw material batch number.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact MEDLINE for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send MEDLINE to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1220-2022 — MEDLINE MEDLINE Hello, I own a MEDLINE that is covered by recall Z-1220-2022 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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