MEDLINE MDT2168202Recalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · TOWEL,OR,DSP,ST,BLUE,DLX,2/PK,40PK/CS · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20080196743480), received between Jun 19, 2026 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Flaked” (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
- Flaked1
- Material Disintegration1
- Material Fragmentation1
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Material Disintegration
It was reported that the pack of towels was used and there was a considerable shed of lint.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50916384 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Flaked
It was reported that product was used by a surgeon to dry their hands and left a copious amount of blue lint on their hands.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50165020 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2026Material Separation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50143030 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2026Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE END USER HAS NOTICED FIBERS IN THEIR TOWELS RECENTLY WHICH WERE NEVER THERE BEFORE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25565806 ↗
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- MEDLINE MDT2168206Medline Industries, Inc. · FIBER, MEDICAL, ABSORBENT3 reports
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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