Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 29, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Medline Industries
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
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
- Medline Industries
- Product type
- Alcohol Prep Pads
- Model numbers
- 61224040057
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 29, 2025
Reported by FDA DRUG
October 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Subpotent Drug
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact Medline Industries, LP or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
Alcohol Prep Pads are single-use, sterile 2-ply wipes used to cleanse skin before injections or procedures.
Why This Is Dangerous
Subpotent potency can reduce antiseptic effectiveness, potentially compromising infection control during use.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers and healthcare providers may need to switch to tested alternatives to maintain infection-control standards.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check packaging for NDC 55329-811-30.
- Verify lot number 61224040057.
- Confirm packaging states 100 pads per box and 10 boxes per case.
Where to find product info
FDA recall page and Medline recall notice (D-0035-2026).
What timeline to expect
Most refunds/replacements are processed within several weeks to 1-2 months depending on Medline procedures.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with Medline.
- File a consumer safety complaint with the CPSC if the company is unresponsive.
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify NDC and lot numbers before purchasing medical supplies.
- Buy only from reputable suppliers.
- Keep records of lot codes and recall notices for future reference.
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, recall notice, and correspondence as part of your records.
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Product Details
Lot #: 61224040057. NDC 55329-811-30. 222,800 units recalled. Packaging: 100 pads per box; 10 boxes per case (1,000 per case). Sold nationwide in the United States. Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA. Single-use only.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Recall quantity: 222,800 units
- Packaging: 100 pads/box; 10 boxes/case
- Distribution: Nationwide in the United States
- Hazard: Subpotent potency (drug potency)
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