Medline Industries, LP has recalled 93,137 medical convenience kits because they contain Cardinal Health Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads that were found to be non-sterile. The alcohol pads were found to be contaminated with Paenibacillus phoenicis bacteria during a routine sterilization audit. These kits, sold under the Medline and Centurion brands, are used for a variety of medical procedures including IV starts, blood draws, and catheter care.
The use of non-sterile alcohol prep pads can lead to serious infections at the site of medical procedures, especially for patients with weakened immune systems. The presence of the bacteria Paenibacillus phoenicis in a product intended for skin disinfection increases the risk of contamination entering the bloodstream or surgical sites.
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