The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0656-2022·Announced 2022-03-02

Medline Michels Transport Medium Recalled for Improper Storage Conditions

Medline is recalling 2,816 Michels Transport Medium prefilled containers due to improper storage in a temperature-controlled setting instead of refrigeration.

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 for improper storage with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical product viability loss due to temperature storage deviation, qualifying as a precautionary recall without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling 2,816 units of Michels Transport Medium, 20ML Prefilled Containers (Model Number AZSES3270). The affected products have expiration dates ranging from August 28, 2021 through September 3, 2023.

The recall was issued because the products were stored incorrectly in a temperature-controlled setting instead of refrigeration. This storage condition may affect product viability.

The recalled units were distributed nationwide in Colorado, Florida, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.

Healthcare facilities and laboratories that received these products should verify the model number (AZSES3270) and expiration date range (08/28/2021 through 09/03/2023) to identify affected units and contact Medline for instructions on product return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Michels Transport Medium, 20ML Prefilled Cont
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Hazard
  • improper-storage
  • temperature-deviation

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)

  • Model Number: AZSES3270
  • all lots with expiration date range of 08/28/2021 through 09/03/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.