FDA Recall
Open, Classified
Medline Pill Splitters; 1 each/box; 144 boxes/carton
Recall: Z-1287-2022
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Initiated May 11, 2022
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1287-2022
- Event Number
- 90196
- Firm
- MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
- FEI Number
- 1417592
- Product Code
- OHY
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Process change control
- Initiated
- May 11, 2022
- Address
- 3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, 60093-2753
Description
Medline Pill Splitters; 1 each/box; 144 boxes/carton
Reason
Product lid (which houses a blade) is coming unhinged from the base, thus exposing the blade.
Action
The firm issued a recall notice to consignees on 05/11/2022 via mail. The letter instructs the consignee to check their stock, destroy affected product, and return the response form. On 5/16/2022, the firm sent out an updated recall notice.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Singapore, Panama, and Hongkong.
Quantity
840,087 each