Skip to content
Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published December 5, 2018

Medela Breast Milk Transfer Lid Recall: Packaging May Be Compromised

Medela recalls breast milk transfer lids (model 90003S-100) due to potential packaging breaches that could compromise sterility. Affected units have specific lot codes.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2061-2019Medical deviceMedela ›
Take action

Contact the company

Recalling firmMedela Inc1101 Corporate Dr · McHenry, IL 60050-7006
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

What happened, in plain English

Medela is recalling breast milk transfer lids for oral syringe connectors because the packaging might be breached, risking contamination. This could lead to infections if the lids are used without proper sterility. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69383-medela-breast-milk-transfer-lid-recall-packaging-may-be-compromised.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69383-medela-breast-milk-transfer-lid-recall-packaging-may-be-compromised · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2061-2019

Cite this page

“Medela Breast Milk Transfer Lid Recall: Packaging May Be Compromised.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69383-medela-breast-milk-transfer-lid-recall-packaging-may-be-compromised. Based on FDA recall #Z-2061-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2061-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The packaging might have a breach that isn't visible, which could compromise the sterility of the lid. This means the lid might not be clean enough for safe use with breast milk.

Who’s affected

Babies and caregivers using Medela breast milk transfer lids with oral syringe connectors. Those with specific lot codes are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for lot codes: 441113, 441825, 441965, 442099, 442188, 442494, 442612, 443265, 443557, 444054, 444317, 445260, 445310, 445470, 445678, 446402, 446518, 446916, 447447, 447470, 447789. The product is model 90003S-100.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Lot Codes

    Look for lot codes on the product: 441113, 441825, 441965, 442099, 442188, 442494, 442612, 443265, 443557, 444054, 444317, 445260, 445310, 445470, 445678, 446402, 446518, 446916, 447447, 447470, 447789.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 8 states.

Alaska: nationwideAKMaine: nationwideMEVermont: nationwideVTNew Hampshire: nationwideNHWashington: nationwideWAIdaho: nationwideIDMontana: nationwideMTNorth Dakota: nationwideNDMinnesota: nationwideMNIllinois: named in the noticeILWisconsin: nationwideWIMichigan: nationwideMINew York: nationwideNYRhode Island: named in the noticeRIMassachusetts: nationwideMAOregon: nationwideORNevada: nationwideNVWyoming: nationwideWYSouth Dakota: nationwideSDIowa: nationwideIAIndiana: nationwideINOhio: named in the noticeOHPennsylvania: nationwidePANew Jersey: nationwideNJConnecticut: nationwideCTCalifornia: nationwideCAUtah: nationwideUTColorado: nationwideCONebraska: named in the noticeNEMissouri: named in the noticeMOKentucky: nationwideKYWest Virginia: nationwideWVVirginia: named in the noticeVAMaryland: nationwideMDDelaware: nationwideDEArizona: nationwideAZNew Mexico: nationwideNMKansas: nationwideKSArkansas: nationwideARTennessee: named in the noticeTNNorth Carolina: nationwideNCSouth Carolina: nationwideSCDistrict of Columbia: nationwideDCOklahoma: nationwideOKLouisiana: nationwideLAMississippi: nationwideMSAlabama: nationwideALGeorgia: nationwideGAHawaii: nationwideHITexas: named in the noticeTXFlorida: nationwideFL

FDA distribution: “Nationwide distribution in IL, MO, NE, OH, RI, TN, TX, VA. International distribution in Canada Internal Medela and sales reps located in CA, CO, IL, LA, NC, NJ, NV, PA, SC, TN, TX Domestic Hospitals located in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Named in the notice: Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 21 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Dec 5, 201812. FDA classified it Class III: Jul 23, 201923. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jul 31, 201934. FDA terminated the recall: Aug 25, 2020420182020
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class III
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

Similar recalls

Latest medical device recalls

Keep exploring

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-2061-2019 (December 5, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2061-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
GovInfoNow is an independent guide. We are not FDA or any government agency. Always confirm details with the official recall.Data: CPSC · FDA · NHTSA · USDA