FDA Recall Open, Classified

Medline procedure packs containing Shenli syringes, labeled as follows: 1) NEURO ANGIO PACK, Part Number DYNDA1431A; 2) CVC INSERT BUNDLE 16CM, Part Number ECVC3260; 3) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION KIT, Part Number ECVC7440; 4) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION KIT, Part Number ECVC7445; 5) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION KIT W/20CM CATH, Part Number ECVC7445A; 6) VANTEX 7FR 3L 20CM CVC BUNDLE US, Part Number ECVC8045; 7) CVC DOUBLE LUMEN 16CM, Part Number ECVC8105

Recall: Z-2632-2024 · Initiated April 8, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2632-2024
Event Number
94582
Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
FEI Number
1417592
Product Code
LRP
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
April 8, 2024
Posted
August 27, 2024
Address
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, 60093-2753

Description

Medline procedure packs containing Shenli syringes, labeled as follows: 1) NEURO ANGIO PACK, Part Number DYNDA1431A; 2) CVC INSERT BUNDLE 16CM, Part Number ECVC3260; 3) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION KIT, Part Number ECVC7440; 4) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION KIT, Part Number ECVC7445; 5) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION KIT W/20CM CATH, Part Number ECVC7445A; 6) VANTEX 7FR 3L 20CM CVC BUNDLE US, Part Number ECVC8045; 7) CVC DOUBLE LUMEN 16CM, Part Number ECVC8105

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 these 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.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Quantity

1,679,067 units in total