Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Kerlix AMD Antimicrobial Bandage Roll Recalled by COVIDIEN LLC Due to Potential for product sterility breach due to a...

Date: August 1, 2018
Company: COVIDIEN LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact COVIDIEN LLC directly.

Affected Products

Kerlix AMD Antimicrobial Bandage Roll, 6 Ply, 4-1/2 x 12.3 (11.4 cm x 3.7m), REF 3332 Product Usage- as both primary and secondary dressing containing PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) to resist bacterial colonization within the dressing and bacterial penetration through the dressing.

Quantity: 2,730,821 units in total

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential for product sterility breach due to a compromised or pinched seal defect

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About COVIDIEN LLC

COVIDIEN LLC has 22 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report