Medline medical convenience kits recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

March 16, 2026

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Medline Industries, LP recalls Medline medical convenience kits, containing Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads, labeled as: 1. BLOOD CULTURE KIT, Medline…

Recall number

Z-2040-2026

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medline Industries, LP

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide distribution.

Why it was recalled

Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline Kits containing Cardinal Health Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads. Cardinal Health has deemed Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads to be non-sterile following the discovery of a contaminant (Paenibacillus phoenicis) during a routine sterilization dose audit.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Medline medical convenience kits, containing Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads, labeled as: 1. BLOOD CULTURE KIT, Medline Kit SKU DYNDH1520; 2. BLOOD DRAW KIT, Medline Kit SKU EBSI1317.