Medline Industries, LP is recalling approximately 13,115,870 alcohol prep pads and swabs sold under brands including Medline, CURAD, ReliOn, H-E-B, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, and Rite Aid. The recall was issued because the isopropyl alcohol levels in these pads fall below the 70% concentration stated on the label. Using a subpotent alcohol pad for skin preparation or first aid may fail to properly disinfect the area, which could lead to a serious infection. These products were distributed nationwide at various retail pharmacies and stores.
The pads contain less alcohol than required for effective sanitization. This defect prevents the pads from properly killing bacteria on the skin, which increases the risk of infection, especially when used prior to medical injections or to clean minor wounds.
You have 2 options:
Quantity: 6,669,874 swabs; Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP.
Quantity: 1,639,996 pads; Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP.
Quantity: 3,456,000 pads; Distributed by Walmart, Inc.
Quantity: 300,000 pads; Packaged in China with components from Taiwan; Distributed for H-E-B.
Quantity: 66,000 pads; Distributed by AmeriSource Bergen.
Quantity: 984,000 pads; Distributed by Rite Aid.
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