Dynarex Lemon Glycerin Swabs recalled due to temperature exposure
Dynarex lemon glycerin swabs distributed nationwide may have reduced effectiveness due to temperature excursions prior to delivery. All lots received between June 1 and September 30, 2021 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 potential product degradation from temperature exposure, with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical rather than immediate, and the product is a non-critical comfort item, fitting the pattern of a precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Dynarex lemon glycerin swabs (Catalog #1216, packaged 3 per unit, 25 units per box, 10 boxes per case) manufactured by Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. are being recalled.
The swabs were exposed to temperature excursions between June and August 2021 prior to delivery. These higher temperatures may have impacted the product's effectiveness.
Approximately 135.08 boxes were distributed nationwide. All lots received between June 1 and September 30, 2021 are included in the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dynarex SWAB, LEMON GLYCERIN (3/PK 25PK/BX 10BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog # 1216
- Manufacturer
- Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
- Category
- Medical Device
- Hazard
- temperature-exposure
- product-degradation
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.
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