The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0035-2026·Announced 2025-10-29

Medline Alcohol Prep Pads Recalled for Subpotency Nationwide

Medline Industries is recalling 222,800 units of Alcohol Prep Pads nationwide due to subpotency. The pads may not contain the labeled 70% isopropyl alcohol concentration.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II voluntary recall with no reported illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard (subpotency) is precautionary in nature, and the product poses a risk of reduced effectiveness rather than direct harm.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling Medline Alcohol Prep Pads (2-Ply Pad, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol) due to subpotency. The recalled lot (Lot #61224040057) affects 222,800 units distributed nationwide within the United States. The pads may not contain the full labeled concentration of 70% isopropyl alcohol.

This is a voluntary recall initiated by the firm on September 29, 2025, and classified as FDA Class II. Consumers and healthcare facilities using affected pads should review their inventory against the lot number and contact Medline Industries for further information.

The recalled product

Product
Medline, Alcohol Prep Pads (2-Ply Pad, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol), 100 eaches per box, 10 boxes per case (1,000 eaches per case), Single Use Only, Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL, 60093 USA, NDC 55329-811-30.
Manufacturer
Medline Industries, LP
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • subpotency

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot #: 61224040057

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same category