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Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published December 15, 2021

Medline Recalls CURAD Reusable Gel Hot/Cold Packs for Latex Mislabeling

Medline recalls CURAD reusable gel hot/cold packs that falsely claim no natural rubber latex. These packs may cause allergic reactions if the label is misleading.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0633-2022Medical deviceMedline ›
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Recalling firmMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield3 Lakes Dr · Northfield, IL 60093-2753
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What happened, in plain English

Medline is recalling CURAD reusable gel hot/cold packs because they contain natural rubber latex despite labeling as latex-free. This could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61430-medline-recalls-curad-reusable-gel-hot-cold-packs-for-latex.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61430-medline-recalls-curad-reusable-gel-hot-cold-packs-for-latex · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0633-2022

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“Medline Recalls CURAD Reusable Gel Hot/Cold Packs for Latex Mislabeling.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61430-medline-recalls-curad-reusable-gel-hot-cold-packs-for-latex. Based on FDA recall #Z-0633-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0633-2022%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains natural rubber latex but is labeled as latex-free. This mislabeling could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to latex, especially if the product is used frequently.

Who’s affected

People who own or use CURAD reusable gel hot/cold packs with the listed item numbers are affected. Those with latex allergies are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product label for item numbers starting with CUR959 or TGT0114V1. The specific lot numbers listed in the recall are also on the product.

  • Brand
    Medline
  • Category
    Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for item numbers listed in the recall (CUR959/CUR959H or TGT0114V1) on the product.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Dec 15, 202112. FDA classified it Class II: Feb 9, 202223. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Feb 16, 2022320212022
  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-0633-2022 (December 15, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0633-2022 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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