ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported March 18, 2026

Medline Medcrest Surgical Gowns: MDTGXC4J5XL DBQ-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4, CRTCL CVR, GRN, 5 MDTGXC4JL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,L MDTGXC4JXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTGXC4JXXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,XX MDTGXP4JL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,L MDTGXP4JXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTGXP4JXXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XX MDTL1002862EF DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTZ1000893AJ DBD-GOWN,SRG,PNL CVR, GR

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 18, 2026. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1563-2026.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Domestic distribution nationwide US. International distribution to Panama, United Arab Emirates, Virgin Islands, Saudi Arabia, India, Chile, and Canada..

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1563-2026) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Fabric may experience premature delamination when using included laundering instructions. Identifying delaminated gown or drape in a surgical setting may result in brief delay in …

Recall #: Z-1563-2026
Affected scope: 104,004
Initiated: January 28, 2026

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Medline Industries, LP recalled Medline Medcrest Surgical Gowns: MDTGXC4J5XL DBQ-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4, CRTCL CVR, GRN, 5 … - a moderate-severity action.

Medline Medcrest Surgical Gowns: MDTGXC4J5XL DBQ-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4, CRTCL CVR, GRN, 5 … was recalled by Medline Industries, LP in March 18, 2026. Reason: Fabric may experience premature delamination when using included laundering instructions. Identifying delamin…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1563-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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The recall

Medline Industries, LP issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Fabric may experience premature delamination when using included laundering instructions. Identifying delamin….

Moderate
severity level: 104K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: March 18, 2026
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1563-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1563-2026) was formally reported on March 18, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 28, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Medline Industries, LP is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Northfield, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 104,004, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Fabric may experience premature delamination when using included laundering instructions. Identifying delaminated gown or drape in a surgical setting may result in brief delay in patient care. If delaminated product is … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Domestic distribution nationwide US. International distribution to Panama, United Arab Emirates, Virgin Islands, Saudi Arabia, India, Chile, and Canada.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices and 2 from Medline Industries, LP - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

104,004

Related Recalls

3 from same agency

Product description

Medline Medcrest Surgical Gowns: MDTGXC4J5XL DBQ-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4, CRTCL CVR, GRN, 5 MDTGXC4JL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,L MDTGXC4JXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTGXC4JXXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,XX MDTGXP4JL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,L MDTGXP4JXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTGXP4JXXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XX MDTL1002862EF DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTZ1000893AJ DBD-GOWN,SRG,PNL CVR, GREEN,SNPS,XL

Reason for recall

Fabric may experience premature delamination when using included laundering instructions. Identifying delaminated gown or drape in a surgical setting may result in brief delay in patient care. If delaminated product is used and surgical strikethrough occurs, there may be risk of infection.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Ongoing
Recall number	Z-1563-2026
Date reported	March 18, 2026
Date initiated	January 28, 2026
Recalling firm	Medline Industries, LP
Firm location	Northfield, IL
Affected scope	104,004
Distribution	Domestic distribution nationwide US. International distribution to Panama, United Arab Emirates, Virgin Islands, Saudi Arabia, India, Chile, and Canada.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

104,004 units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall

Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 18, 2026. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1563-2026.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Domestic distribution nationwide US. International distribution to Panama, United Arab Emirates, Virgin Islands, Saudi Arabia, India, Chile, and Canada..

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1563-2026) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported March 18, 2026. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.