Dynarex Nail Polish Remover Pads Recalled for Reduced Effectiveness from Heat Exposure
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is recalling Dynarex Nail Polish Remover Pads due to facility temperature excursions in summer 2021 that may have reduced product effectiveness. All lots received between June 1 and September 30, 2021, nationwide are affected.
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: This FDA Class II recall involves reduced product effectiveness from temperature excursions, with no reported illnesses or injuries. The recall is precautionary for a product quality issue rather than a direct safety hazard.
Plain-English summary
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is recalling Dynarex Nail Polish Remover Pads (Catalog #1501, 100 units per box). All lots received between June 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021, are included in this recall. The product was distributed nationwide.
The recall was issued due to facility temperature excursions that occurred from June through August 2021 prior to product delivery. Exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted the product's effectiveness as a nail polish remover.
Consumers and healthcare facilities who received this product are advised to review their inventory for affected lots. Contact your supplier or Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. for further instructions regarding the recalled product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dynarex¿ PAD, NAIL POLISH REMOVER (100/BX 10BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog # 1501
- Manufacturer
- Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
- Affected units
- 2
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)
- GTIN: Not Available
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 55 recalled by Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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