FDA · Class I · September 16, 2026

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 recall: Kit: Epidural/Pain TQC 20/Cs and 1 more product

Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 is recalling Kit: Epidural/Pain TQC 20/Cs and 1 more product because of a sterility problem – 1,960; 3,606. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on September 16, 2026; it began on July 23, 2026. Distributed in 6 states (Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia).

Most serious Class I is the most serious level: a reasonable probability that using or eating the product will cause serious health problems or death.

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ProductKit: Epidural/Pain TQC 20/Cs and 1 more product
BrandMedical Action Industries, Inc. 306
TypeMedical devices
ClassificationClass I
Recall dateJuly 23, 2026
Published by FDASeptember 16, 2026
Quantity1,960; 3,606
Recall ID99613
As listed by FDA

Recalled products (2)

  1. Kit: Epidural/Pain TQC 20/Cs, REF: 82465 Containing Sodium Chloride Injection, 0.9%, USP 10ml ampules
    FDA recall number
    Z-3106-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    UDI-DI: 10809160367414. Lot(Expiration Date): 322200(4/1/2026), 324586(4/1/2026), 327335(4/1/2026), 329618(9/1/2026), 347199(11/1/2026), 337283(11/1/2026), 350354(11/30/2026), 375449(5/31/2027)
    Quantity
    1,960
    Classification
    Class I
  2. Kit: Single Shot Epidural 20/Cs, REF: 59553; Kit: Single Shot Epidural 20/Cs, REF: 83945B. Containing Sodium Chloride Injection, 0.9%, USP 10ml ampules
    FDA recall number
    Z-3107-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    REF/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration Date): 59553/10809160010518/330274(9/1/2026), 331036(11/1/2026), 332995(11/1/2026), 333957(11/1/2026), 338894(11/1/2026); 83945B/10809160444269/330827(10/10/2026), 330907(10/10/2026), 333956(11/1/2026), 350340(11/1/2026), 351266(11/30/2026), 373674(5/31/2027)
    Quantity
    3,606
    Classification
    Class I
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

FDA event ID
99613
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status
Ongoing
Firm location
Arden, NC, United States

Why it was recalled

The problem: a sterility problem.

The reason the FDA lists: “Kits containing Sodium Chloride ampules subject to another recall are recalled due to potentially compromised sterility.”

Where it was sold

6 states: Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia. Distribution as the FDA records it: “US distribution to states of: IA, VA, MO, KS, FL, OH and LS.”

What to do

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99613, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 Kit: Epidural/Pain TQC 20/Cs recalled?

Yes. Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 recalled it on July 23, 2026; FDA published it September 16, 2026 (Class I). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Because of a sterility problem. The reason given: Kits containing Sodium Chloride ampules subject to another recall are recalled due to potentially compromised sterility.

What should I do if I have it?

Compare the recall numbers, lot numbers and expiration dates with what you have. Do not stop a prescribed medicine or device without talking to your pharmacist or doctor – they can arrange a replacement from an unaffected lot.

Where was it sold?

In 6 states (Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia).

Recalls

More recalls

Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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