Medline recalls presaturated winged 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 presaturated winged sponges that have packaging seal voids, which could lead to loss of sterility. This means the sponges might not be sterile when used, posing a risk of infection during medical procedures.
The packaging seal has voids that allow the sterility of the sponges to be compromised. This means the sponges could become contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens, increasing the risk of infection during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using Medline Winged Sponges with the specific reference numbers DYND70289 or DYND70289H that expired by June 30, 2022. Those who have these sponges in their medical supplies are most at risk.
Check for packaging with voids in the seal, specifically the Medline Winged Sponges with reference numbers DYND70289 or DYND70289H that expired by June 30, 2022.
Inspect the packaging for voids in the seal, which could indicate loss of sterility.
Voids were discovered in the packaging seal, leading to loss of sterility on the outside of the contents within the Tyvek Form-Fill-Seal packaging.
Check the packaging for voids in the seal. If you find voids, stop using the sponges immediately as they may not be sterile.
The recalled sponges have reference numbers DYND70289 or DYND70289H and expire by June 30, 2022.
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Subject: Recall Z-1545-2020 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1545-2020 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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