The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0256-2018·Announced 2018-02-07

Medline RAD NECK ENT TRAY Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads Recalled for Subpotency

Medline Industries is recalling RAD NECK ENT TRAY packs because the Povidone-Iodine prep pads contain subpotent iodine levels below the label claim.

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. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving significant product defects like subpotency in medical devices.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, Inc. is recalling 4 cases of Medline RAD NECK ENT TRAY Packs, Single Use Only. The product is packaged in the USA for Medline Industries, Inc., located in Northfield, IL. The specific pack number is DYKA1220 and the lot number is 17FA1301.

The recall is due to a subpotent drug issue. The titratable iodine contained in the Povidone-Iodine prep pads is below the label claim of 0.85%. This means the active ingredient is present at a lower concentration than stated on the packaging.

The product was distributed nationwide in the USA, as well as in Puerto Rico, China, Chile, Guam, Honduras, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, and Turkey. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact Medline Industries for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Medline RAD NECK ENT TRAY Pack, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093
Affected units
4

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: DYKA1220
  • Lots: 17FA1301

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 →