FDA Recall Open, Classified

Medline procedure kits labeled as: 1) CONTINUOUS BLOCK, Pack Number DYNJRA0960C; 2) COMBINED SPINAL AND EPIDURAL, Pack Number DYNJRA1268C; 3) WAL- UNIVERSAL BLOCK TRAY, Pack Number DYNJRA1638C; 4) BASIC DIAGNOSTIC TRAY, Pack Number DYNJRA1928; 5) PREOP NERVE BLOCK TRAY, Pack Number DYNJRA2040; 6) UNIVERSAL BLOCK TRAY, Pack Number DYNJRA2097; 7) PAIN TRAY, Pack Number DYNJRA2230; 8) CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL, Pack Number PAIN1766A; 9) CONTINUOUS/CSE TRAY, Pack Number PAIN1856; 10) CONTINUOUS/CSE TRAY, Pack Number PAIN1856A; 11) 20G SINGLE DOSE EPIDURAL, Pack Number PAIN2047; 12) 20G SINGLE DOSE EPIDURAL/CHLOR, Pack Number PAIN2048

Recall: Z-2442-2024 · Initiated April 8, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2442-2024
Event Number
94580
Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
FEI Number
1417592
Product Code
OFT
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
April 8, 2024
Posted
August 8, 2024
Address
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, 60093-2753

Description

Medline procedure kits labeled as: 1) CONTINUOUS BLOCK, Pack Number DYNJRA0960C; 2) COMBINED SPINAL AND EPIDURAL, Pack Number DYNJRA1268C; 3) WAL- UNIVERSAL BLOCK TRAY, Pack Number DYNJRA1638C; 4) BASIC DIAGNOSTIC TRAY, Pack Number DYNJRA1928; 5) PREOP NERVE BLOCK TRAY, Pack Number DYNJRA2040; 6) UNIVERSAL BLOCK TRAY, Pack Number DYNJRA2097; 7) PAIN TRAY, Pack Number DYNJRA2230; 8) CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL, Pack Number PAIN1766A; 9) CONTINUOUS/CSE TRAY, Pack Number PAIN1856; 10) CONTINUOUS/CSE TRAY, Pack Number PAIN1856A; 11) 20G SINGLE DOSE EPIDURAL, Pack Number PAIN2047; 12) 20G SINGLE DOSE EPIDURAL/CHLOR, Pack Number PAIN2048

Reason

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.

Action

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. Link for the posting: https://www.medline.com/media/mkt/pdf/Shenli%20Syringe%20Kitting%20Recall%20info.pdf If you have any questions, please contact the Recall Department at 866-359-1704.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS countries of: AE, AI, BB, CA, CL, CY, DE, GT, HN, JP, MX, MY, PA, PE, PR, SA, SG, TC, TT, VI, PR, TT, MX, BM, ES, NI, DO, GU, CR, AT, CD, DE, DF, W, and ON.

Quantity

1,679,067 units in total