FDA Recall Open, Classified

Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as MAJOR/MINOR, 3 per case

Recall: Z-1032-2023 · Initiated November 17, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1032-2023
Event Number
91387
Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
FEI Number
1417592
Product Code
LRO
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 17, 2022
Posted
January 27, 2023
Address
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, 60093-2753

Description

Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as MAJOR/MINOR, 3 per case

Reason

Potential for sterile blades, within non-sterile SPT kits containing the blades, to puncture the outer foil layer causing a breach in the sterile packaging.

Action

Medline Industries, LP notified consignees via email and first-class mail on 11/21/2022. Consignees were instructed to over-label the sterile kits with a warning label indicating Warning To Avoid Injury, Please Handle Blades with Care . For the Non-Sterile kits, they are to over label the affected kits indicating to remove the blades and replace from a different sterile supply. No product is to be returned. Customers were also instructed to complete and return the response form.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, MD, WA, WI.

Quantity

160 cases (480 units)