Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Gold Star Distribution Inc Bandages and first aid kits: First AID KIT 24/42PC recall: Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center

Recall published 9 months ago

Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.

The hazard: Device safety concern

This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

What the notice says: Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1180-2026
Published
February 4, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Gold Star Distribution Inc
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
unknown
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, UPC 808829102536; LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT, UPC 808829041002. All codes purchased from this firm
UPC codes
808829102536, 808829041002

Products covered by this recall

Bandages and first aid kits: FIRST AID KIT 24/42PC, LUCKY FIRST AID BANDAGES 24CT

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 808829102536
  • 808829041002

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 24 CT

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Gold Star Distribution Inc — This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

Company contact: GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC — 1000 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411-3964

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Gold Star Distribution Inc medical devices recalled?

Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center. Potential exposure of rodents and rodent activity in the distribution center.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 808829102536, 808829041002. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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