FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#201778

Product

Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) CVC INFANT INSERTION PACK, Model Number CVI4770A; b) INSERTION BUNDLE, Model Number DT21275; c) VA MAINTENANCE PACK, Model Number EBSI1382; d) MIDLINE DRESSING CHANGE KIT, Model Number EBSI1464;

FDA product code
OXQDressing Change Tray
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
General Hospital
Affected lot / code info
All lots within expiry, distributed from Medline between December 2017 - May 2023: a) Model Number CVI4770A, UDI/DI (EA) 10653160350828, UDI/DI (CS) 00653160350821; b) Model Number DT21275, UDI/DI (EA) 10653160318934, UDI/DI (CS) 00653160318937; c) Model Number EBSI1382, UDI/DI (EA) 10193489196269, UDI/DI (CS) 20193489196266; d) Model Number EBSI1464, UDI/DI (EA) 10193489198959, UDI/DI (CS) 20193489198956;

Why it was recalled

Probe covers for use during diagnostic ultrasound procedures may have an inadequate barrier at the seams.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Medline distributed their recall notices to their consignees beginning on 05/18/2023 by letter. The notices explained the problem, and the risk and requested the destruction of the products. Distributors were directed to notify their consignees, have the customers document and destroy any affected product, and include your customers quantities on the response form. Beginning on 05/23/2023, Medline issued another notice to a separate group of consignees requesting that the kits be over labeled. Distributors were directed to notify the customers and have them return any affected product to the distributor for collection and return to Medline. Questions: please contact the Recall Department at 866-359-1704

Recalling firm

Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
Address
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, Illinois 60093-2753

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and OUS (foreign) United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Lebanon, China Qatar, Costa Rica, India, Canada, Panama & Saudi Arabia.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-05-18
Posted by FDA
2023-07-20
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #201778. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.