Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- July 7, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- CURAD, Medline Industries, LP
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Drug Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- CURAD, Medline Industries, LP
- Product type
- Alcohol Prep Pads
- Model numbers
- 61224050002
- UPC codes
- 53329-827, 53329-827-60, 53329-827-36, 53329-827-30, 53329-827-29, 53329-827-40, 53329-827-09, 53329-827-33 +1 more
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
July 7, 2025
Reported by FDA DRUG
September 3, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Subpotent Drug- isopropyl alcohol levels fall below the labeled concentration.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
CURAD Alcohol Prep Pads are sterile, single-use pads used for sanitizing skin before injections or procedures. They are sold nationwide and manufactured for Medline by a production facility in India.
Why This Is Dangerous
Subpotent alcohol may not provide adequate antiseptic protection, potentially leading to infection risk in clinical settings.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
High in clinical use. Could affect wound cleaning and procedure prep, especially in settings with high infection-control standards.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check NDC 53329-827-30 on packaging.
- Check model number 61224050002.
- Verify lot code and packaging details.
Where to find product info
Recall notice and curad.com/product-recall pages; packaging labels.
What timeline to expect
Refunds/replacements typically processed within several weeks; follow official instructions.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document attempts to contact
- Escalate to consumer protection agencies if needed
- Consider credit card dispute if purchase is recent and unresolved.
How to prevent similar issues
- In clinical purchases, verify potency certifications
- Prefer suppliers with batch-level testing
- Check NDC codes when stocking supplies
- Maintain inventory segregation for recalled lots
Documentation advice
Keep recall notification, packaging images, purchase receipts, correspondence with Medline, and any incident records.
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Product Details
Model: 61224050002. Sold nationwide. Quantity: 1,639,996 pads. Packaging: 5 boxes per carton, 30 boxes per case. Manufactured for Medline Industries LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093, USA. Made in India. NDC 53329-827-30. Website: www.curad.com. 1-800-633-5463.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported in the recall notice.
Key Facts
- Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP
- Made in India
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