FDA Recall Open, Classified

Medline Convenience kits labeled as: 1) ECMO INSERTION BUNDLE W/O CANNULA, Pack Number CVI4915; 2) PORT ACCESS TRAY, Pack Number DYNDC1318D; 3) KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PACK-LF, Pack Number DYNJ0101308C ; 4) UNIVERSAL PLASTIC , Pack Number DYNJ04047C ; 5) JAM CATH LAB MINOR PACK , Pack Number DYNJ17507B ; 6) STARTER PACK CMH-LF , Pack Number DYNJ41737C ; 7) DELIVERY PACK ME-LF , Pack Number DYNJ45589B ; 8) STERILE STARTER SET PACK, Pack Number DYNJ47814; 9) IVF PACK, Pack Number DYNJ63783; 10) VI PACK , Pack Number DYNJ64811; 11) VI PACK , Pack Number DYNJ64871; 12) IR CENTRAL KIT, Pack Number DYNJ68285; 13) PICC KIT 4F SL PL MAX BARRIER, Pack Number PICC0011; 14) PICC KIT 4F SL PL MAX BARRIER, Pack Number PICC0012; 15) LACERATION TRAY, Pack Number SUT20955; 16) UMBILICAL VESSEL TRAY, Pack Number UVT1100A; 17) UMBILICAL INSERTION W/3.5 CATH, Pack Number UVT1225; 18) UMBILICAL INSERTION W/3.5 CATH, Pack Number UVT1225H ; 19) UMBILICAL TRAY W/3.5&5FR CATH , Pack Number UVT1250H

Recall: Z-3021-2024 · Initiated April 8, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3021-2024
Event Number
94583
Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
FEI Number
1417592
Product Code
LRS
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) ECMO INSERTION BUNDLE W/O CANNULA, Pack Number CVI4915; 2) PORT ACCESS TRAY, Pack Number DYNDC1318D; 3) KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PACK-LF, Pack Number DYNJ0101308C ; 4) UNIVERSAL PLASTIC , Pack Number DYNJ04047C ; 5) JAM CATH LAB MINOR PACK , Pack Number DYNJ17507B ; 6) STARTER PACK CMH-LF , Pack Number DYNJ41737C ; 7) DELIVERY PACK ME-LF , Pack Number DYNJ45589B ; 8) STERILE STARTER SET PACK, Pack Number DYNJ47814; 9) IVF PACK, Pack Number DYNJ63783; 10) VI PACK , Pack Number DYNJ64811; 11) VI PACK , Pack Number DYNJ64871; 12) IR CENTRAL KIT, Pack Number DYNJ68285; 13) PICC KIT 4F SL PL MAX BARRIER, Pack Number PICC0011; 14) PICC KIT 4F SL PL MAX BARRIER, Pack Number PICC0012; 15) LACERATION TRAY, Pack Number SUT20955; 16) UMBILICAL VESSEL TRAY, Pack Number UVT1100A; 17) UMBILICAL INSERTION W/3.5 CATH, Pack Number UVT1225; 18) UMBILICAL INSERTION W/3.5 CATH, Pack Number UVT1225H ; 19) UMBILICAL TRAY W/3.5&5FR CATH , Pack Number UVT1250H

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.