Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges recall: During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin

Recall published 6 months ago

During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin levels on a representative Medline neuro sponge product, indicating that in-market product may be out-of-specification for endotoxin.

The hazard: Sterility or particulate concern

This recall is about sterility assurance. It does not mean every unit is contaminated — it means the manufacturer cannot demonstrate that none of them is.

What the notice says: During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin levels on a representative Medline neuro sponge product, indicating that in-market product may be out-of-specification for endotoxin.

Why it matters: The product was made or packaged in conditions that cannot assure sterility, or visible particles were found in it. For anything injected, infused or used in the eye, that is a direct route for contamination into the body.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Watch for fever, chills, pain, redness, swelling or discharge at an injection site, and for a red, painful or suddenly blurred eye after using an eye product. Any of these needs same-day medical attention. Do not wait to see whether it settles, and tell the clinician which product and lot you used so it can be reported against the recall.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2038-2026
Published
May 6, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Medline Industries, LP
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
1552486 kits
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 23CBR748; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 22LBP661; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 22JBI816; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 22JBI817; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 22GBG444; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 22GBG445; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 22FBM376; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 22DBB694; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 22DBA187; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 21LBP574; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 21JBU289; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 21FBS507; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 21FBL891; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045N: UDI/DI each 10193489355406, UDI/DI case 40193489355407, Lot Number: 21BBF167; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045O: UDI/DI each 10195327362638, UDI/DI case 40195327362639, Lot Number: 23FBU385; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045O: UDI/DI each 10195327362638, UDI/DI case 40195327362639, Lot Number: 23EBT969; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780045O: UDI/DI each 10195327362638, UDI/DI case 40195327362639, Lot Number: 23DBP671; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 23BBA110; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 23ABK644; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 22KBH412; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 22JBW313; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 22GBY297; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 22BBE256; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 22ABW880; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 21GBR876; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 21EBK749; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 21DBA629; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 21CBO851; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 21BBF841; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780046O: UDI/DI each 10889942766840, UDI/DI case 40889942766841, Lot Number: 21BBE934; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780089AB: UDI/DI each 10198459237294, UDI/DI case 40198459237295, Lot Number: 25JLA079; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780089AB: UDI/DI each 10198459237294, UDI/DI case 40198459237295, Lot Number: 25HLA335; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780089AB: UDI/DI each 10198459237294, UDI/DI case 40198459237295, Lot Number: 25GLA804; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780089AB: UDI/DI each 10198459237294, UDI/DI case 40198459237295, Lot Number: 25GLA017; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780089AB: UDI/DI each 10198459237294, UDI/DI case 40198459237295, Lot Number: 25CLA001; Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS780089AB: UDI…
UPC codes
10193489355406, 40193489355407, 10195327362638, 40195327362639, 10889942766840, 40889942766841, 10198459237294, 40198459237295

Products covered by this recall

Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges (4077 in total), LAMINECTOMY, CRANI, etc.

Check your product

The notice names 32 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.

  • 10193489355406
  • 40193489355407
  • 10195327362638
  • 40195327362639
  • 10889942766840
  • 40889942766841
  • 10198459237294
  • 40198459237295

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 23CBR748
  • 22LBP661
  • 22JBI816
  • 22JBI817
  • 22GBG444
  • 22GBG445
  • 22FBM376
  • 22DBB694
  • 22DBA187
  • 21LBP574
  • 21JBU289
  • 21FBS507
  • 21FBL891
  • 21BBF167
  • 23FBU385
  • 23EBT969
  • 23DBP671
  • 23BBA110
  • 23ABK644
  • 22KBH412

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • CDS780045N
  • CDS780045O
  • CDS780046O
  • CDS780089AB

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 Sterility

Medline Industries, LP — This recall is about sterility assurance. It does not mean every unit is contaminated — it means the manufacturer cannot demonstrate that none of them is.

  1. Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.
  2. Report any infection or reaction you think the product caused to FDA MedWatch.
  3. Do not use a vial or syringe with visible particles, cloudiness or discolouration, whether or not it is on the recall list.
  4. Call your prescriber or pharmacy today about a replacement from an unaffected lot — do not simply skip doses of a medicine you depend on.

Refunds and replacements

With medicines, a replacement supply matters more than cash, and that is what pharmacies are set up to provide.

  • Ask the dispensing pharmacy for a like-for-like replacement from an unaffected lot. This is the fastest route and usually costs nothing.
  • For a mail-order or online pharmacy, use the recall line listed on this page rather than the general support queue.
  • If the recall voided a fill you had already paid for, your insurer will normally authorise a replacement ahead of schedule. Quote the recall number.
  • If you paid out of pocket, ask for a refund of the co-pay or purchase price and keep the receipt the pharmacy issues.

Company contact: Medline Industries, LP — 3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, 60093-2753

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 Medline Industries, LP medical devices recalled?

During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin levels on a representative Medline neuro sponge product, indicating that in-market product may be out-of-specification for endotoxin. During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin levels on a representative Medline neuro sponge product, indicating that in-market product may be out-of-specification for endotoxin.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 10193489355406, 40193489355407, 10195327362638; lot code 23CBR748, 22LBP661, 22JBI816; model number CDS780045N, CDS780045O, CDS780046O. 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?

Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.

Can I get my money back?

Ask the dispensing pharmacy for a like-for-like replacement from an unaffected lot. This is the fastest route and usually costs nothing.

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