CLASS II Device recall · Reported 10 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

MediChoice Cohesive Bandages recalled by Owens & Minor Distribution

Owens & Minor Distribution is recalling MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One roll of cohesive bandage per, thirty-six bags [all, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Nov 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesItem No. Lot No. Expiration Date: CBN1104 15023H09A Jan-18, CBN1104 15033H09A Feb-18, CBN1104 15043H09A Mar-18, CBN1104 15053H09A Apr-18, CBN1104 15063H09A May-18, CBN1104 15073H09A Jun-18, CBN1104 15083H09A Jul-18, CBN1104 14113H09A Oct-17, CBN1104 14123H09A Nov-17, CBN1104 15013H09A Dec-17, CBN1104 14063H09A May-17, CBN1104 14083H09A Jul-17, CBN1104 14093H09A Aug-17, CBN1104 14053H09A Apr-17, CBN1104 14043H09A Mar-17, CBN1104 14013H09A Dec-16, CBN1104 13053H09A Apr-16, CBN1104 12113H09A Oct-15, CBN1104 13033H09A Feb-16, CBN1104 13083H09A Jul-16, CBN1104 13083H09A Jul-16, CBN1104 13103H09A Sep-16, CBN1104 13113H09A Oct-16, CBN1104 13123H09A Nov-16.

Quantity recalled96266

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-0734-2016
FDA event ID: 72910
Recalling firm: Owens & Minor Distribution, Mechanicsville, VA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Nov 2015
FDA classified: 30 Jan 2016
Reported: 10 Feb 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Sterility
Device type: Other Medical Devices

Timeline

17 Nov 2015	Recall initiated by company
30 Jan 2016	Classified by FDA	+74 days
10 Feb 2016	Published in enforcement report	+11 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

MediChoice sterile cohesive bandages imported and sold under a private brand by Owens & Minor were tested and found to have microbial contamination.

A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.

Product as listed by the FDA

MediChoice Cohesive Bandages, One (1) roll of cohesive bandage per bag, thirty-six (36) bags per case [all model numbers have equivalent packaging] General Hospital Use.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide Distribution.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

MediChoice sterile cohesive bandages imported and sold under a private brand by Owens & Minor were tested and found to have microbial contamination.

Which lots are affected?

Item No. Lot No. Expiration Date: CBN1104 15023H09A Jan-18, CBN1104 15033H09A Feb-18, CBN1104 15043H09A Mar-18, CBN1104 15053H09A Apr-18, CBN1104 15063H09A May-18, CBN1104 15073H09A Jun-18, CBN1104 15083H09A Jul-18, CBN1104 14113H09A Oct-17, CBN1104 14123H09A Nov-17, CBN1104 15013H09A Dec-17, CBN1104 14063H09A May-17, CBN1104 14083H09A Jul-17, CBN1104 14093H09A Aug-17, CBN1104 14053H09A Apr-17, CBN1104 14043H09A Mar-17, CBN1104 14013H09A Dec-16, CBN1104 13053H09A Apr-16, CBN1104 12113H09A Oct-15, CBN1104 13033H09A Feb-16, CBN1104 13083H09A Jul-16, CBN1104 13083H09A Jul-16, CBN1104 13103H09A Sep-16, CBN1104 13113H09A Oct-16, CBN1104 13123H09A Nov-16.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide Distribution.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 72910

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10 Feb 2016	CLASS II	MediChoice Cohesive Bandages recalled by Owens & Minor Distribution	Owens & Minor Distribution	Sterility	Nationwide

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