Medline O.R. Scissors, S/B, Sterile, 5.5, Model #DYND04000
This recall is currently active, issued July 20, 2023. It was issued by Medline Industries, Lp - Northfield.
- Recall Initiated
- May 12, 2023
- Posted
- July 20, 2023
- Recall Number
- Z-2206-2023
- Quantity
- 189,221 scissors
- Firm Location
- Northfield, IL
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The scissors were manufactured without a tip protector resulting in the scissors breaking through the semi-rigid plastic tray compromising sterility.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution. There was government distribution but no military or foreign distribution.
Lot / Code Info
Lot numbers and UDI numbers: 23BBI031, 01100801968242291023BBI031; 23BBK353, 01100801968242291023BBK353; 23BBP830, 01100801968242291023BBP830; 23BBQ676, 01100801968242291023BBQ676; 23BBR546, 01100801968242291023BBR546; 23CBH009, 01100801968242291023CBH009; 23CBL930, 01100801968242291023CBL930; 23CBP165, 01100801968242291023CBP165; 23BBS369, 01100801968242291023BBS369; 23BBT718, 01100801968242291023BBT718; 23CBV064, 01100801968242291023CBV064; 23CBW834, 01100801968242291023CBW834; 23CBV222, 01100801968242291023CBV222; 23CBW020, 01100801968242291023CBW020; and 23CBQ190, 01100801968242291023CBQ190.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
The recalling firm issued letters dated 5/12/2023 via first class mail and email on 5/12/2023. The letter explained the reason for recall and provided the required actions. The actions were to immediately check their inventory for the affected item number and lot numbers listed on the recalling firm's recall portal and destroy the products. A website link is provided for completing the response form and for obtaining the specific item and lot numbers affected. Once the response form is submitted, the consignee account will be credited. Distributors are instructed to notify the customers of the recall who have received the affected product and the customer is to document the destruction of their product. The distributor is to include the customer product quantities in their response form.