Medline TRG500MRecalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · GLOVE,EXAM,NITRILE,PF,SELECT,MD · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Medline TRG500M nitrile exam glove is a polymer patient examination glove. The 30 reports filed since March 2026 mostly describe the glove material splitting, tearing or puncturing while in use, with one report of exposure to body fluids. There are no deaths and no injuries, and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 36
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 36 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888277414207), received between Mar 31, 2026 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 36 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Split, Cut or Torn” (34 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Split, Cut or Torn34
- Material Puncture/Hole2
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions35
- Exposure to Body Fluids2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 36 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
It was reported that "Glove missing finger".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50944992 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: Exposure to Body Fluids; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50934386 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn; Physical Resistance/Sticking
It was reported that "Staff on multiple shifts have reported ripping, tearing, and nicks and tears before and after use. Reports of gloves stuck/melted together."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50773609 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
It was reported that "Gloves ripping while donning glove".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50772878 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50701520 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50676072 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50671807 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: Exposure to Body Fluids
MAUDE report 50531103 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50235368 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Material Puncture/Hole
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50229475 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50069859 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50069858 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50046259 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
It was reported that, gloves are clumping and stuck together in the boxes making it very difficult to impossible to remove without damaged/tearing.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50000539 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25907420 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25907419 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25907413 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25907402 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25907393 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25896479 ↗MalfunctionJul 8, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25752824 ↗MalfunctionJun 7, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, GLOVES WITH HOLES IN THE GLOVES RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX, AND GLOVES TEARING AT THE CUFF WHEN DONNING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25422591 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, WHILE DOING AN X-RAY EXAM, HAD 2 DIFFERENT GLOVES RIP OPEN WHILE POSITIONING THE PATIENT. THE FIRST TIME WAS MOVING THE PATIENT'S LEG FOR THE X-RAY POSITIONING, AND THE GLOVE TORE OPEN AT THE FINGERTIPS, THE SECOND TIME WAS TRYING TO MOVE THE PATIENT BACK IN HIS WHEELCHAIR AND THE ENTIRE GLOVE RIPPED IN HALF AT THE PALM. NO BLOOD EXPOSURE OR ANY OTHER KNOWN EXPOSURE IN THIS INSTANCE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INSTANCE GLOVES HAVE BEEN RIPPING DURING USE, LEAVING EMPLOYEES SUSCEPTIBLE TO BLOOD EXPOSURE (I.E. DURING IV STICKSOR WHILE TAKING X-RAYS), CHEMICAL EXPOSURE (I.E. WHILE CLEANING WITHPURPLE TOP OR BLEACH WIPES).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25266325 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GLOVES TEAR WHEN DONNING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25256853 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GLOVES TEAR EASILY WHEN DONNING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25255774 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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