FDA Recall Open, Classified

Medline procedural kits labeled as: 1) GLMI ARTHROGRAM KIT:PCL, Pack Number SPEC0300B; 2) MERCY MEDICAL CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6780; 3) NURSERY CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT4845; 4) PERIPHERAL ULTRASOUND CATHETER INSERTION, Pack Number MNS9865; 5) STERILE 1CC SYR W/ 25GX5/8 NDL, Pack Number DYNDA2497

Recall: Z-2758-2024 · Initiated April 8, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2758-2024
Event Number
94581
Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
FEI Number
1417592
Product Code
PWY
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
April 8, 2024
Posted
August 28, 2024
Address
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, 60093-2753

Description

Medline procedural kits labeled as: 1) GLMI ARTHROGRAM KIT:PCL, Pack Number SPEC0300B; 2) MERCY MEDICAL CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6780; 3) NURSERY CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT4845; 4) PERIPHERAL ULTRASOUND CATHETER INSERTION, Pack Number MNS9865; 5) STERILE 1CC SYR W/ 25GX5/8 NDL, Pack Number DYNDA2497

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.

Distribution

Worldwide