Dynarex Cotton Swabs Recalled Due to Temperature Exposure
Mckesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Dynarex cotton swabs (197 boxes) received June 1–September 30, 2021, due to temperature excursions during storage that may have reduced 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: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical—temperature exposure may have reduced product effectiveness—making this a precautionary recall for a low-risk medical device.
Plain-English summary
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is recalling Dynarex cotton swabs (catalog #1202) distributed nationwide. The recalled units consist of all lots received between June 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021.
The recall was initiated due to temperature excursions that occurred between June and August 2021 prior to product delivery. Exposure to higher temperatures during this period may have reduced the product's effectiveness, which could affect its performance in medical or clinical applications.
Healthcare facilities and consumers with these swabs should verify their inventory against the specified date range (June 1–September 30, 2021) to identify affected stock.
The recalled product
- Product
- DYNAREX Dynarex SWABSTICK, PVP (3/PK 25/BX 10BX/CS) Catalog #1202
- Manufacturer
- Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
- Affected units
- 197
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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