Medline Recalls EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips Due to Seal Defects
Medline Industries is recalling EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips because incomplete seals may cause the strips to expire prematurely.
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, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a functional defect (premature expiration) rather than a direct physical injury risk, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Medline Industries Inc is recalling EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips due to incomplete seals on the individual foil pouches. This defect may cause the test strips to expire prematurely, potentially affecting their performance.
The recall involves 761 boxes, containing a total of 38,050 foil pouches. The affected product is identified by Model Number MPH3550FL, Lot number 16819023001, and an expiration date of 11/12/2020. The product was distributed nationwide to specific states including California, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Consumers who have purchased these specific test strips should stop using them and contact Medline Industries for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips, 1 test strip per foil pouch, 50 foil pouches per box, 12 boxes per case.
- Manufacturer
- Medline Industries Inc
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 (3)
- Model Number: MPH3550FL
- Lot number: 16819023001
- Expiration Date: 11/12/2020
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