Medline Michels Transport Medium 20ML: Risk of Incorrect Storage
Medline recalls 20ML prefilled Michels Transport Medium with expiration dates from 08/28/2021 to 09/03/2023 due to potential improper storage in temperature-controlled settings instead of refrigeration.
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Product stored incorrectly in temperature controlled setting instead of refrigeration.
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What happened, in plain English
Medline is recalling 20ML prefilled Michels Transport Medium products with expiration dates from August 2021 to September 2023. The recall is because these products might be stored incorrectly in temperature-controlled settings instead of refrigeration, which could lead to improper conditions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61486-medline-michels-transport-medium-20ml-risk-of-incorrect-storage.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61486-medline-michels-transport-medium-20ml-risk-of-incorrect-storage · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0656-2022
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“Medline Michels Transport Medium 20ML: Risk of Incorrect Storage.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61486-medline-michels-transport-medium-20ml-risk-of-incorrect-storage. Based on FDA recall #Z-0656-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0656-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is designed to be stored in refrigeration, but if kept in temperature-controlled settings instead, it may not maintain proper conditions. This could affect the product's effectiveness and safety for medical use.
Who’s affected
Users of the Michels Transport Medium product with expiration dates between August 2021 and September 2023 are affected. Healthcare facilities and individuals using this product for medical purposes are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Michels Transport Medium', 20ML prefilled, model number AZSES3270, and expiration dates from 08/28/2021 through 09/03/2023.
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Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the model number AZSES3270 and expiration dates between 08/28/2021 and 09/03/2023.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 5 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of Colorado, Florida, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Colorado, Florida, New York, North Carolina, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 14 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
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-0656-2022 (December 1, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0656-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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