Disinfectant, Medical Devices
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for disinfectant, medical devices (product code LRJ), from the public MAUDE corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 1,864
- Deaths
- 4
- Injuries
- 1,459
- Malfunctions
- 198
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused twice in 2026 during FDA reporting-system changes and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2026-08-07Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes,7" x 8", 150 count, 150 count, Product Number MSC351400AN
Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes may exhibit a reduction in bleach concentration to levels below specification prior to the end of the labeled 12-month shelf life. Reduced bleach concentration may compromise the effectiveness of disinfection, potentially allowing for the survival and persistence of pathogenic microorganisms.
- 2026-08-07Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes, 6" x 5", 150 count, Product Number MSC351410AN
Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes may exhibit a reduction in bleach concentration to levels below specification prior to the end of the labeled 12-month shelf life. Reduced bleach concentration may compromise the effectiveness of disinfection, potentially allowing for the survival and persistence of pathogenic microorganisms.
- 2026-08-07Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes, 12" x 12", 110 Count, Product Number MSC351450AN
Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes may exhibit a reduction in bleach concentration to levels below specification prior to the end of the labeled 12-month shelf life. Reduced bleach concentration may compromise the effectiveness of disinfection, potentially allowing for the survival and persistence of pathogenic microorganisms.
- 2026-08-07Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes, 12" x 12", 110 Count Bag, Product Number MSC351450BG4
Medline Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes may exhibit a reduction in bleach concentration to levels below specification prior to the end of the labeled 12-month shelf life. Reduced bleach concentration may compromise the effectiveness of disinfection, potentially allowing for the survival and persistence of pathogenic microorganisms.
- 2024-02-22Open, ClassifiedProcess control
These wipes are saturated with 0.65% bleach solution. These wipes are antimicrobial, disinfectant with sporicidal, virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal activites. MEDLINE MICRO-KILL Bleach GERMICIDAL BLEACH WIPES: a) MSC351400AN/Z (7 X 8 , 150 ct canister), b) MSC351410AN/Z (6 x 5 , 150ct canister), c) MSC3560012 (private-labeled 6 x 5 , 150ct canister), d) MSC351450AN (12" x 12", 110ct bucket), e) MSC351450BG4 (12" x 12", 110ct bag)
There is stability concern for products dated with a 24-month shelf life. Product is safe and effective up to 12 months shelf life.
- 2022-09-26Open, ClassifiedEnvironmental control
a. DYNAREX Nice'n Fresh WIPE, BABY WET 6X6.75" (140/CN12CN/CS) Catalog # 1313. b. DYNAREX DynaCare WIPE, WET FLUSHABLE ADULT 9X13" (24/PK 24PK/CS) Catalog # 1322. c. DYNAREX dynacare WIPE, WET FLUSHABLE JR 5X8" (42/BX 12BX/CS) Catalog # 1324
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
- 2022-08-26Open, ClassifiedEnvironmental control
Palmero Healthcare, LLC DisCide Ultra Surface Disinfectant Cleaner Quaternary Based Manual Pour Liquid 1 gal. Jug Herbal Scent NonSterile Model Number: 3565G
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
- 2022-08-26Open, ClassifiedEnvironmental control
a. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide1 DISINFECTANT, CLNR CAVICIDE1 1GL (4/CS) METREX, Model Number: 13-5000. b. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE 8OZ SPRAY MX-1008 METREX Model Number: 13-1008. c. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE GL MX-1000 METREX Catalog #13-1000. d. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE PUMP SPRAY 24OZ METREX Catalog #13-1024. e. CaviCide1 DISINFECTANT, CLNR CAVICIDE1 24OZ (12/CS) METREX Catalog #13-5024. f. METREX RESEARCH CORP DISINFECTANT, ENVIROCIDE 24OZ(12/CS) METREX Model Number: 13-3324. g. METREX RESEARCH CORP Envirocide DISINFECTANT, ENVIROCIDE GL(4/CS)MX-3300 METREX Model Number: 13-3300
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
- 2022-03-01Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
MEDLINE Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes
Micro-Kill Bleach Wipes contain out of specification (low) levels of Sodium Hypochlorite.
- 2017-03-03TerminatedPackaging process control
CaviWipes1 Extra Large, Part No. 13-5150 The brand name of the device is CaviWipes1 Extra Large, a surface disinfectant. The device has been assigned the product code LRJ (General Purpose Disinfectant) by the FDA and is classified as a Class I Medical Device. CaviWipes1 Extra Large is intended to be used to disinfect surfaces.
Metrex is recalling the CaviWipes Extra Large because they may have been contaminated during the packaging process.
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