Recall Z-2996-2024 ยท OFD Catheter Introducer Kit
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline Convenience kits labeled as: 1) DIALYSIS CATHETER INSERTION KIT, Pack Number CVI4815; 2) ANGIO PACK, Pack Number CVI5045; 3) CHILDRENS INFANT SP TRAY, Pack Number DYNDA2906; 4) ULTRASOUND GUIDE BREAST BIOPSY, Pack Number DYNDH1319; 5) BIOPSY TRAY, Pack Number DYNDH1693A; 6) PACK,ULTRASOUND, Pack Number DYNDL1461; 7) LUMBAR PUNCTURE TRAY, Pack Number DYNJTS4306; 8) ARTHROGRAM TRAY,
| Date | Sep 6, 2024 (initiated Apr 8, 2024) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| 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. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| 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 pr |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.