MEDLINE
Received Jun 30, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 2, 2026
Report 1417592-2026-03729 · MDR key 25672685
Device
Generic name
Towel,or,dsp,st,blue,std,6/pk,12pk/cs
Manufacturer
Medline Industries, LpCatalog number
MDT2168286
Lot number
50525110083
Product problems
- Flaked
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS PRODUCT CONTINUES TO BE OF POOR QUALITY LEAVING THREAD FRAGMENTS AND BLUE FUZZ IN STERILE BASINS AFTER BEING PLACED IN STERILE FLUIDS. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR FOLLOW UP CARE. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SERIOUS INJURY IF IT WERE TO OCCUR AGAIN. IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS IS A REPORTABLE EVENT. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE THIS REPORT WILL BE REOPENED AND REEVALUATED.
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS PRODUCT CONTINUES TO BE OF POOR QUALITY LEAVING THREAD FRAGMENTS AND BLUE FUZZ IN STERILE BASINS AFTER BEING PLACED IN STERILE FLUIDS.