MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Medline Industries, LP MEDLINE; TOWEL,OR,DSP,ST,BLUE,STD,4/PK,20PK/CS

Catalog Number	MDT2168284
Medical Device Problem Code	Particulates (1451)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "the towels are linting with wire use in the ir.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A complaint was received related to linting from or towels, and the reporter stated the towels were linting with wire use in the ir.The received samples were evaluated, the vendor was notified of the issue, and trend analysis was performed by reviewing the past two years of complaint data; approximately 10 or towels were received in a single bag without the original packaging and in a wet/damp state.In the condition that the towels were received, it was difficult to confirm the reported issue, and the reported issue was not confirmed.The vendor noted that there was nothing found within the relevant records and retained samples that indicate potential causes to the reported issue, and the investigation indicated no need for further action at this time.There were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this is a reportable event.If additional information becomes available this report will be reopened and reevaluated.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted as part of retrospective review activities, which include review of historical data in accordance with regulations at 21 cfr part 803.The information included in this mdr reflects the information reasonably known to the manufacturer at the time of this retrospective review and submission.

• Brand Name: MEDLINE
• Common Device Name: TOWEL,OR,DSP,ST,BLUE,STD,4/PK,20PK/CS
• Manufacturer (Section D): Medline Industries, LP; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093 -275
• Manufacturer Contact: rahul kota ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093--275
• MDR Report Key: 50898795
• Report Number: 1417592-2026-51045
• Device Sequence Number: 6001087
• Product Code: FRL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 40080196282730
• UDI-Public: 40080196282730
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/25/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: MDT2168284
• Device Lot Number: 6052405019
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/09/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown