FDA Recall Open, Classified

Medline Convenience kits, labeled as: 1) BLOOD CULTURE COLLECTION KIT, Pack Number BP115; 2) NICU CNTRL LINE BLOOD DRAW KIT, Pack Number DYLAB1044; 3) NEURO ANGIO PACK, Pack Number DYNDA1431A; 4) BLOOD WITHDRAWAL KIT #2, Pack Number DYNDA1683A; 5) LCPH LAB DRAW KIT , Pack Number DYNDH1641A ; 6) LCPH LAB DRAW KIT , Pack Number DYNDH1641AH; 7) INFUSION CENTER BLOOD DRAW KIT, Pack Number DYNDH1798; 8) BLOOD CULTURE, Pack Number DYNDH1921; 9) BLOOD WITHDRAWAL TRAY, Pack Number DYNDV1588F; 10) BLOOD WITHDRAWAL TRAY , Pack Number DYNDV1588G ; 11) PHLEBECTOMY PK, Pack Number DYNJ84749; 12) ARTHROGRAPH TRAY, Pack Number MNS12670A; 13) BLOOD CULTURE COLLECTION KIT, Pack Number MNS8915; 14) BLOOD CULTURE COLLECTION KIT, Pack Number MNS8915H ; 15) LACERATION TRAY, Pack Number SUT20955

Recall: Z-3059-2024 · Initiated April 8, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3059-2024
Event Number
94583
Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
FEI Number
1417592
Product Code
OIB
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) BLOOD CULTURE COLLECTION KIT, Pack Number BP115; 2) NICU CNTRL LINE BLOOD DRAW KIT, Pack Number DYLAB1044; 3) NEURO ANGIO PACK, Pack Number DYNDA1431A; 4) BLOOD WITHDRAWAL KIT #2, Pack Number DYNDA1683A; 5) LCPH LAB DRAW KIT , Pack Number DYNDH1641A ; 6) LCPH LAB DRAW KIT , Pack Number DYNDH1641AH; 7) INFUSION CENTER BLOOD DRAW KIT, Pack Number DYNDH1798; 8) BLOOD CULTURE, Pack Number DYNDH1921; 9) BLOOD WITHDRAWAL TRAY, Pack Number DYNDV1588F; 10) BLOOD WITHDRAWAL TRAY , Pack Number DYNDV1588G ; 11) PHLEBECTOMY PK, Pack Number DYNJ84749; 12) ARTHROGRAPH TRAY, Pack Number MNS12670A; 13) BLOOD CULTURE COLLECTION KIT, Pack Number MNS8915; 14) BLOOD CULTURE COLLECTION KIT, Pack Number MNS8915H ; 15) LACERATION TRAY, Pack Number SUT20955

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.