Recall Z-3040-2024 ยท PAD Chest Drainage Kit
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline Convenience kits labeled as: 1) CHEST TUBE TRAY , Pack Number CHT2120; 2) CHEST TUBE INSERTION TRAY , Pack Number DYNDA2475; 3) CHEST TUBE INSERTION TRAY , Pack Number DYNDA2941A ; 4) PERICARDIAL DRAIN KIT , Pack Number DYNDA2998; 5) KIT, BEDSIDE THORACENTESIS SFT, Pack Number DYNDH1794; 6) KIT, BEDSIDE THORACENTESIS SFT, Pack Number DYNDH1794H ; 7) CHEST TUBE INSERTION PACK , Pack
| 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.