The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0255-2018·Announced 2018-02-07

Medline Vitrectomy CDS Pack Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Concentration

Medline Industries is recalling Vitrectomy CDS Packs because the iodine concentration is below the label claim of 0.85%.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the subpotent nature of the antiseptic agent in a surgical context.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, Inc. is recalling 5 cases of Medline Vitrectomy CDS Packs, Single Use Only. The product is packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., located in Northfield, IL. The specific pack number is CDS984258F and the lot number is 177B1083.

The recall was initiated because the titratable iodine contained in the Povidone-Iodine prep pads is below the label claim of 0.85%. This is classified as a subpotent drug issue.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the USA, as well as in Puerto Rico, China, Chile, Guam, Honduras, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, and Turkey. Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using these specific packs and contact Medline Industries for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
Medline Vitrectomy CDS Pack, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093
Affected units
5

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 (2)

  • Pack Number: CDS984258F
  • Lots: 177B1083

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 68 recalled by Medline Industries Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 68 products in this recall →