MEDLINE MDT2168210Recalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · TOWEL,OR,DSP,ST,BLUE,DLX,10/PK, 8PK/CS · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20080196743442), received between Jun 1, 2018 and Sep 14, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination” (1 report).
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
- Contamination1
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
- Failure to Advance1
- Material Frayed1
- Particulates1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Contamination
It was reported that "debris in OR towels."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50759278 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
It was reported that a blue OR towle was found with contaminants after opening when prepping for a case.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50753534 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2026Particulates
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50746427 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2026Material Frayed
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TOWELS ARE LINTING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25416907 ↗MalfunctionJun 1, 2018Failure to Advance
IT WAS REPORTED THAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DIALYSIS CATHETER INSERTION, THE LOOSE STRING FROM THE OR TOWEL PREVENTED THE DIALYSIS CATHETER TO ADVANCE INTO RIGHT NECK (JUGULAR VEIN).
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7562341 ↗
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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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