The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0601-2025·Announced 2025-09-03

CURAD Alcohol Prep Pads Recalled for Subpotent Isopropyl Alcohol

Medline Industries recalls 1,639,996 CURAD Alcohol Prep Pads nationwide because isopropyl alcohol levels fall below the labeled concentration, reducing product effectiveness.

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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The subpotent product is an OTC topical disinfectant whose active ingredient falls below labeled concentration, reducing effectiveness but not posing direct contamination or toxicity hazards. This fits the criterion for moderate-severity precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling CURAD Alcohol Prep Pads nationwide. The affected product is a sterile, medium, 2-ply topical isopropyl alcohol preparation, with 1,639,996 pads involved in this recall (product code 61224050002).

The recall was issued because the isopropyl alcohol concentration in the affected pads falls below the concentration stated on the product label. This subpotency reduces the product's intended effectiveness as a disinfectant.

The product was distributed nationwide. For more information, consumers and healthcare providers can contact Medline Industries at 1-800-633-5463 or visit www.curad.com.

The recalled product

Product
CURAD ALCOHOL PREP PADS (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
Brand
CURAD ALCOHOL PREP PADS
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Category
Drug — OTC Topical Disinfectant
Hazard
  • sub-potency

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)

  • 61224050002

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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