Swabflush Prefilled Syringes with SwabCaps Recalled

On June 18, 2025, Medline Industries, LP issued a recall for specific lots of SwabFlush™ Prefilled Syringes with ICU Medical SwabCaps™. The issue involves an incomplete seal between the foil lid and the plastic container of the SwabCap, resulting from a manufacturing defect. This defect may lead to the evaporation of the isopropyl alcohol on the sponge, resulting in a reduced level of disinfection of the luer access valve and potentially causing patient infection or sepsis. The SwabFlush Prefilled Syringe is used for flushing and locking vascular access devices to maintain patency and prevent infection. For further information on the recall, see here.