FDA Recall Open, Classified

(1) Nurse Kit, SKU #EDUC1025, Case UPC 40195327196647, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.; and (2) Nursing Tote Kit, SKU #EDUC5056A, Case UPC 40195327153695, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.

Recall: Z-0563-2024 · Initiated October 16, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0563-2024
Event Number
93327
Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
FEI Number
1417592
Product Code
NSB
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
October 16, 2023
Posted
December 22, 2023
Address
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, 60093-2753

Description

(1) Nurse Kit, SKU #EDUC1025, Case UPC 40195327196647, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.; and (2) Nursing Tote Kit, SKU #EDUC5056A, Case UPC 40195327153695, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.

Reason

The component tracheostomy brush has a sharp edge at the tip that can potentially puncture tubing during use and/or cause user injury. Additionally, there have been incidents of the tracheostomy brush bristles detaching prior to use in the packaging and/or during use.

Action

The recalling firm issued "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters dated 10/16/2023 via first class mail and email explaining the reason for recall and the required actions that needed to be taken. The actions for consignees to take included checking their stock for the affected item numbers and affected lot numbers which are located within the recall portal; using the link, https://recalls.medline.com, provided in the letter to complete the response form with the quantity of affected product in inventory; and destroy the affected inventory for credit. If the consignee is a distributor who has resold or transferred the product to another company or individual, they are to notify them of this recall and document the amount of product their customer destroyed on their (the distributor) response form. If you have any questions, contact the Recall Department at 866-359-1704 or [email protected].

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico. OUS (Foreign) distribution was made to Canada, Panama, and United Arab Emirates.

Quantity

550 kits