—#208019

Product

Medline procedure packs containing Shenli syringes, labeled as follows: 1) DIALYSIS CATH ACCESS KIT, Pack Number DYNDA2516B ; 2) DIALYSIS PACK , Pack Number DYNJ36932A ; 3) DIALYSIS AV SHUNT #668229-V-LF, Pack Number DYNJ58502C ; 4) DIALYSIS ACCESS PACK, Pack Number DYNJ910121 ; 5) NO CATH DIALYSIS INSERTN TRAY , Pack Number PICCNC0028

FDA product code: PEV — Dialysis Administration Kit
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info: DYNDA2516B , Lot Number 23IBE112 ; DYNDA2516B , Lot Number 23JBH284 ; DYNDA2516B , Lot Number 23KBE900 ; DYNDA2516B , Lot Number 23LBO850 ; DYNJ36932A , Lot Number 23FBK320 ; DYNJ36932A , Lot Number 23GBU834 ; DYNJ36932A , Lot Number 23HBG572 ; DYNJ36932A , Lot Number 23LBL499 ; DYNJ58502C , Lot Number 21IMD970 ; DYNJ58502C , Lot Number 21KMA999 ; DYNJ910121 , Lot Number 24CDB254 ; PICCNC0028 , Lot Number 23KBL354

Why it was recalled

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 (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

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.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2024-04-08
Posted by FDA: 2024-08-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #208019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.