Medline procedural kits labeled as: 1) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6715; 2) NICU CIRCUMCISION TRAY W/OUT CLAMP, Pack Number CIT6920; 3) OSF SMMC CIRCUMCISION KIT, Pack Number CIT7095; 4) RETINAL INJECTION KIT, Pack Number MNS12465; 5) UCLA - BREAST BIOPSY KIT, Pack Number DYNDH1512
This recall is currently active, issued August 28, 2024. It was issued by Medline Industries, Lp - Northfield.
- Recall Initiated
- April 8, 2024
- Posted
- August 28, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-2756-2024
- Firm Location
- Northfield, IL
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health.
Distribution
Worldwide
Lot / Code Info
CIT6715, Lot Number 2023071390; CIT6920, Lot Number 2021071290; CIT7095, Lot Number 2021071290; CIT7095, Lot Number 2022110390; MNS12465, Lot Number 2023081590; DYNDH1512, Lot Number 2021070790; DYNDH1512, Lot Number 2021080290; DYNDH1512, Lot Number 2022011990; DYNDH1512A, Lot Number 2022110390; DYNDH1512A, Lot Number 2023052290; DYNDH1512A, Lot Number 2023071390; DYNDH1512A, Lot Number 2024022690
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
Medline Industries LP issued a recall notice to its consignees on 04/08/2024 via letter delivered via USPS and email. The notice explained the issue, provided a link to for information pertaining to the risk involved https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-evaluating-plastic-syringes-made-china-potential-device-failures-fda-safety-communication) and request the syringes within the convenience be discarded, except for circumstances where no alternative syringes are readily available. If these syringes must be used, closely monitor for leaks, breakage, and any other problems, and report any quality issues to Medline and the FDA. Distributors were directed to notify their customers. The firm issued a second recall notice (an expansion) on 05/02/2024 using the same methods.