The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1162-2023·Announced 2023-03-01

Medline Sterile Maximum Barrier Pack-LF units recalled for sterilization failure

Medline Industries recalls approximately 720 Sterile Maximum Barrier Pack-LF units due to improper component placement preventing sterilization. The affected packs were distributed in Arkansas, Colorado, and Georgia.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of surgical barrier packs where components failed to undergo sterilization due to improper placement. While no reported illnesses are noted in the source, the sterilization failure creates infection risk in a critical sterile medical device, warranting a High severity classification.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling Sterile Maximum Barrier Pack-LF convenience trays because some components were improperly placed in the nonsterile portion of the trays during manufacturing. As a result, these components did not receive proper sterilization. Approximately 720 trays were distributed to facilities in Arkansas, Colorado, and Georgia.

The recalled packs include Item DYNJ0248546C and DYNJ0248546D, which contain BD Chloraprep Hi-Lite Orange 10.5 mL applicators. Healthcare facilities that have received these products should identify and quarantine affected trays immediately. Affected lot numbers and expiration dates are provided in the FDA recall notice.

Consumers and healthcare providers who have questions about this recall should contact Medline Industries or visit the FDA's website for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
(1) Medline Sterile Maximum Barrier Pack-LF, Item DYNJ0248546C, 6 kits per case, contains BD Chloraprep Hi-Lite Orange, 10.5 mL Applicator, Vendor PN: 930715NS; (2) Medline Sterile Maximum Barrier Pack-LF, Item DYNJ0248546D, 6 kits per case, contains BD Chloraprep Hi-Lite Oran
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Hazard
  • sterilization-failure
  • infection-risk

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 (20)

  • (1) UDI/DI (01) 40889942055518
  • Lot numbers 21KBE911
  • exp. 3/31/2023
  • 21JBU806
  • 21IBW034
  • 21HBM415
  • 21GBH194
  • 21CBY712
  • 21BBS824
  • 21BBS043
  • 20XBC895
  • exp. 12/31/2022
  • 20WBB357
  • exp. 8/31/2022
  • 20KBD323
  • exp. 9/30/2022
  • and 20JBT517
  • exp. 12/31/2021. (2) UDI/DI (01) 40195327069286
  • Lot number 22CBJ633
  • exp. 12/31/2022.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.