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FDA recall, , Moderate risk

Puracol and Puracol Plus Collagen Wound Dressings

Puracol and Puracol Plus Collagen Wound Dressings have elevated endotoxin levels that may cause strong inflammatory response.

What happened

Medline Industries, LP, of Northfield, Illinois, recalled Puracol and Puracol Plus Collagen Wound Dressings because elevated endotoxin levels were identified in affected lots. The issue may elicit a strong inflammatory response if used, including local tissue irritation, delayed wound healing, or systemic effects such as fever and hypotension. In severe cases, septic shock may result.

The company began the recall on February 10, 2026, and the FDA classified it on March 26, 2026. The products were distributed nationwide in the US, with international distribution to Mexico and Panama.

What to do

We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:

  1. A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
  2. Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.

Is yours affected?

Affected if its UDI-DI and lot code are listed under that product.

A UDI-DI is the device identifier printed with the barcode on the device label.

  1. Puracol and Puracol Plus Collagen Wound Dressings

    UDI-DI
    • 10080196285860
    • 40080196285861
    • 10080196296804
    • 40080196296805
    Lot code
    • P2090
    • MSC8622EP
    • PL2107

Recall details

Company began the recall
Sold in

Domestic distribution nationwide US. International distribution to Mexico and Panama.

Company
Medline Industries, LPNorthfield, Illinois
Risk

Moderate risk

Using it may cause short-term health problems, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.

FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated

Event ID
98484
Recall number
Z-1650-2026
Quantity recalled
106,621 US; 2,350 OUS

All recalls from Medline Industries, LP

Timeline

FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.

  1. Company began the recall

  2. Classified by FDA

  3. Added to FDA's Enforcement Report

  4. In FDA's weekly enforcement report

  5. Listed on Recall Canary

  6. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (opens in a new tab)