The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3051-2026·Announced 2026-09-09

Medline IVS Blood Culture Kits Recalled for Sterility Breach

Medline is recalling 17,750 IVS Blood Culture Kits nationwide due to potential packaging defects that may compromise sterility.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes a risk of harm (microbial contamination and potential infection) without reporting specific illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling 17,750 IVS Blood Culture Kits (Model Numbers DYNDH1920 and DYNDH1920A) distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall involves specific lots identified by UDI-DI and lot numbers 2023111390, 2023121890, and 2025022790.

The recall was initiated because the kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear and FREPP Clear applicators with a potential breach of sterility in the packaging. Wrinkles in the paper lidding may extend to the seal area, potentially compromising the sterile barrier. If the sterile barrier is compromised, patients and users may be exposed to microbial contamination.

Potential health consequences range from no injury to localized infection or more serious infections requiring medical treatment, antimicrobial therapy, or hospitalization. In rare cases, particularly for critically ill or immunocompromised patients, severe infection could become life-threatening. Users should check their inventory for the affected model numbers and lot numbers and stop using these kits if they match the recalled items.

The recalled product

Product
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) IVS BLOOD CULTURE KIT, Model Number: DYNDH1920; 2) IVS BLOOD CULTURE KIT, Model Number: DYNDH1920A
Affected units
17,750

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 (10)

  • 1) DYNDH1920
  • UDI-DI: 10653160366317(each)
  • 00653160366310(case)
  • Lot Number: 2023111390
  • 2) DYNDH1920
  • Lot Number: 2023121890
  • 3) DYNDH1920A
  • UDI-DI: 10653160385943(each)
  • 00653160385946(case)
  • Lot Number: 2025022790

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.