# Major Recall Alert: Surgical Drape, Surgical Gown, and Surgical Pack Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns
Medline has issued a critical recall for its **Surgical Drapes**, **Surgical Gowns**, and **Surgical Packs** due to identified sterility assurance issues. This serious issue stems from calibration problems with the equipment used to sterilize these products, creating the potential for non-sterile items to enter sterile medical fields. This may result in contamination risks and serious patient infections if these products are used during medical procedures. Immediate action is required to ensure patient and clinician safety.
Learn more about the impact of this recall and what steps you should take to safeguard your health.
## Why This Recall is Important
Maintaining sterility in medical environments is essential to preventing life-threatening infections. Medline disclosed that calibration errors in their sterilization equipment compromised the sterility assurance level of several surgical products, including gowns, drapes, and packs.
Here’s why this issue is critical:
- **Risk of Contamination**: A non-sterile device placed in a sterile field can introduce bacteria or pathogens into the procedure.
- **Increased Infection Risks**: Using compromised surgical gear during procedures raises the possibility of post-surgical complications and prolonged recovery times.
- **Patient Safety at Stake**: Any deviation from sterility can pose significant risks for patients undergoing surgery or sterile medical interventions.
Healthcare facilities and professionals must act promptly to prevent the use of these recalled products and mitigate potential harm.
## Details of the Recall
The recall affects sterilized **Surgical Drapes**, **Surgical Gowns**, and **Surgical Packs** distributed under the Medline brand. These products were found to have sterility assurance issues due to calibration concerns with the sterilization equipment. To protect public health, the following actions are being taken:
- **Products Impacted**: Surgical Drapes, Surgical Gowns, and Surgical Packs.
- **Reason for Recall**: Calibration issues linked to sterilization equipment, undermining the sterility of medical products.
- **Risks Identified**: Potential for contamination during surgical procedures, leading to infections or other complications.
- **Official Action Required**: These products are to be destroyed.
You can find the official notification and further details by visiting the government recall page here: [Official Recall Notice](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/surgical-drapes-packs-gowns).
## What You Should Do
If you or your healthcare facility has any of these Medline products, it is essential to follow these steps immediately:
1. **Remove and Quarantine**: Identify and remove all affected surgical drapes, gowns, and packs from your inventory.
2. **Do Not Use Under Any Circumstances**: These products must not be used in any capacity.
3. **Dispose Safely**: Ensure these items are destroyed according to proper medical waste protocols.
4. **Contact Medline**: Reach out to Medline for further instructions or to report inventory of the recalled products.
Patients undergoing procedures should consult with their healthcare provider to ensure alternative sterile supplies are used.
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For official recall details, visit the [Government of Canada Recall Website](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/surgical-drapes-packs-gowns).