FDA Recall Open, Classified

Centurion procedure packs, containing Caina syringes, labeled as: 1) ARTHROGRAM, Pack Number DYNDH1446A; 2) ARTHROGRAM TRAY, Pack Number MNS11965A; 3) ARTHROGRAPH TRAY, Pack Number MNS12670A; 4) BREAST BIOPSY KIT, Pack Number DYNDH1512; 5) CIRCUMCISION KIT, Pack Number CIT6535; 6) CIRCUMCISION KIT, Pack Number CIT7095; 7) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT7020; 8) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6720; 9) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6715; 10) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT7210; 11) CIRCUMCISION TRAY W/OUT CLAMP, Pack Number CIT6925; 12) DISPOSABLE NICU UMBILICAL INSERTION TRAY, Pack Number UVT1030; 13) MEDICAL CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6780; 14) NICU CIRCUMCISION TRAY W/OUT CLAMP, Pack Number CIT6920; 15) NURSERY CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT4845; 16) PUNCH BIOPSY KIT, Pack Number MNS8245; 17) RETINAL INJECTION KIT, Pack Number MNS12465; 18) STERILE 1CC SYR W/ 27GX1/2 NDL, Pack Number DYNDA2496

Recall: Z-2776-2024 · Initiated April 8, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2776-2024
Event Number
94586
Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
FEI Number
1417592
Product Code
LRP
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

Centurion procedure packs, containing Caina syringes, labeled as: 1) ARTHROGRAM, Pack Number DYNDH1446A; 2) ARTHROGRAM TRAY, Pack Number MNS11965A; 3) ARTHROGRAPH TRAY, Pack Number MNS12670A; 4) BREAST BIOPSY KIT, Pack Number DYNDH1512; 5) CIRCUMCISION KIT, Pack Number CIT6535; 6) CIRCUMCISION KIT, Pack Number CIT7095; 7) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT7020; 8) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6720; 9) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6715; 10) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT7210; 11) CIRCUMCISION TRAY W/OUT CLAMP, Pack Number CIT6925; 12) DISPOSABLE NICU UMBILICAL INSERTION TRAY, Pack Number UVT1030; 13) MEDICAL CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6780; 14) NICU CIRCUMCISION TRAY W/OUT CLAMP, Pack Number CIT6920; 15) NURSERY CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT4845; 16) PUNCH BIOPSY KIT, Pack Number MNS8245; 17) RETINAL INJECTION KIT, Pack Number MNS12465; 18) STERILE 1CC SYR W/ 27GX1/2 NDL, Pack Number DYNDA2496

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 that 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 distribution.