Medline recalls stick sponges with packaging seal voids that risk sterility loss. Affected items expire June 2022. Stop using if packaging appears damaged.
Voids were discovered in the packaging seal and loss of sterility on the outside of the contents within the Tyvek Form-Fill-Seal packaging.
Medline is recalling stick sponges that may have packaging seal voids, risking loss of sterility. This could lead to infections if used improperly. The recall applies to specific model numbers and expiration dates.
The packaging seal may have voids, causing loss of sterility on the sponge's surface. This could lead to contamination if the sponge is used without proper sterility.
Users of Medline stick sponges with model numbers DYND70288 or DYND70288H that expired by June 30, 2022. Healthcare workers using these sponges for sterile procedures are most at risk.
Check for model numbers DYND70288 or DYND70288H on the packaging. The product expires June 30, 2022. The packaging may show signs of seal damage.
Inspect the packaging for voids or damage to the seal that could compromise sterility.
The packaging seal may have voids, causing loss of sterility on the sponge's surface.
Model numbers DYND70288 and DYND70288H.
Check for model numbers DYND70288 or DYND70288H and expiration date June 30, 2022.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1544-2020 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1544-2020 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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