Medline Stick Sponge Recall: Packaging Seal Voids Risk Sterility Loss
Medline recalls stick sponges with packaging seal voids that risk sterility loss. Affected items expire June 2022. Stop using if packaging appears damaged.
Lower-risk recall
Voids were discovered in the packaging seal and loss of sterility on the outside of the contents within the Tyvek Form-Fill-Seal packaging.
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What happened, in plain English
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/65868-medline-stick-sponge-recall-packaging-seal-voids-risk-sterility-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/65868-medline-stick-sponge-recall-packaging-seal-voids-risk-sterility-loss · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1544-2020
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“Medline Stick Sponge Recall: Packaging Seal Voids Risk Sterility Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/65868-medline-stick-sponge-recall-packaging-seal-voids-risk-sterility-loss. Based on FDA recall #Z-1544-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1544-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
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.
Who’s affected
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.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers DYND70288 or DYND70288H on the packaging. The product expires June 30, 2022. The packaging may show signs of seal damage.
- Brand
Medline- Category
Medical device
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
US Nationwide: MA, LA, IL, MO, MI, MN, NJ, KS, GA, NY, PA, SD, CT, TN, MD, OH, VA, FL, TX, KY, CO, IN, AL, CA, MT, OR, AK, AL, DC, IA, ME, NV, NE, SC, WV, WY, RI, NC, AZ, UT, DE and WI.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1544-2020 | Medline Stick Sponge Presaturated W/PVP REF DYND70288 DYND70288H 2/PK Expiration 06/30/2022.; REF DYND70288 2/PK Expiration 06/30/2022 | 1,541,532 units |
| Z-1545-2020 | Medline Winged Sponges Presaturated W/PVP REF DYND70289 DYND70289H Expiration 06/30/2022.; REF DYND70289 Expiration 06/30/2022 | 117,874 units |
| Z-1546-2020 | Medline Sterile 3mL Syringes with 21GA x 1 Inch Needle 80 each REF DYND3ML21G1A lot 18JBH655 (01) 1088438982153.; REF DYND3ML21G1A lot 18JBH655 (01) 1088438982153 | 3,690 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Packaging Seal
Inspect the packaging for voids or damage to the seal that could compromise sterility.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 40 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide: MA, LA, IL, MO, MI, MN, NJ, KS, GA, NY, PA, SD, CT, TN, MD, OH, VA, FL, TX, KY, CO, IN, AL, CA, MT, OR, AK, AL, DC, IA, ME, NV, NE, SC, WV, WY, RI, NC, AZ, UT, DE and WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 years 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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Where this comes from
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-1544-2020 (February 10, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1544-2020 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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