The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0301-2018·Announced 2018-02-07

Medline Skin Biopsy Pack Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Concentration

Medline Industries is recalling Skin Biopsy Packs because the iodine concentration is below the label claim.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a subpotent antiseptic agent without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, Inc. is recalling 120 cases of Medline Skin Biopsy Pack-LF, Sterile, Single Use Only. The recall is due to the titratable iodine contained in the Povidone-Iodine prep pads being below the label claim of 0.85%.

The affected product is identified by Pack Number DYNJ0394028 and Lots 17HK3191. 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 Skin Biopsy Pack-LF, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA by Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093
Affected units
120

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: DYNJ0394028
  • Lots 17HK3191

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 →