FDA Recall Open, Classified

Medline Convenience kits labeled as: 1) KIT MANIFOLD CSTM-NORTHRIDGE, Pack Number 129736 ; 2) KIT LEFT HEART-VA MED, Pack Number 132701; 3) KIT MANIFOLD CSTM-RENAISSANC, Pack Number 134085 ; 4) KIT LEFT HEART- LEXINGTON , Pack Number 142643 ; 5) KIT ANGIO CSTM-SETON, Pack Number 143267; 6) SYR- VA HOSPITAL, Pack Number 144684; 7) BYPASS ENCOMPASS CDS, Pack Number CDS985003A; 8) CSTM MANIFOLD KIT , Pack Number SAMPC0547; 9) CSTM MANIFOLD KIT - FRYE, Pack Number VASC1074 ; 10) CSTM MANIFOLD KIT , Pack Number VASC1130

Recall: Z-2990-2024 · Initiated April 8, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2990-2024
Event Number
94583
Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
FEI Number
1417592
Product Code
DTL
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
April 8, 2024
Posted
September 6, 2024
Address
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, 60093-2753

Description

Medline Convenience kits labeled as: 1) KIT MANIFOLD CSTM-NORTHRIDGE, Pack Number 129736 ; 2) KIT LEFT HEART-VA MED, Pack Number 132701; 3) KIT MANIFOLD CSTM-RENAISSANC, Pack Number 134085 ; 4) KIT LEFT HEART- LEXINGTON , Pack Number 142643 ; 5) KIT ANGIO CSTM-SETON, Pack Number 143267; 6) SYR- VA HOSPITAL, Pack Number 144684; 7) BYPASS ENCOMPASS CDS, Pack Number CDS985003A; 8) CSTM MANIFOLD KIT , Pack Number SAMPC0547; 9) CSTM MANIFOLD KIT - FRYE, Pack Number VASC1074 ; 10) CSTM MANIFOLD KIT , Pack Number VASC1130

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.