—#208021

Product

Medline procedure packs containing Shenli syringes, labeled as follows: 1) NEURO ANGIO PACK, Part Number DYNDA1431A; 2) CVC INSERT BUNDLE 16CM, Part Number ECVC3260; 3) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION KIT, Part Number ECVC7440; 4) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION KIT, Part Number ECVC7445; 5) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION KIT W/20CM CATH, Part Number ECVC7445A; 6) VANTEX 7FR 3L 20CM CVC BUNDLE US, Part Number ECVC8045; 7) CVC DOUBLE LUMEN 16CM, Part Number ECVC8105

FDA product code: LRP — Tray, Surgical
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: DYNDA1431A, Lot Number 2019021190; ECVC3260, Lot Number 2019091850; ECVC3260, Lot Number 2019120950; ECVC7440, Lot Number 2021071950; ECVC7440, Lot Number 2021092150; ECVC7445, Lot Number 2021052850; ECVC7445, Lot Number 2021062250; ECVC7445A, Lot Number 2022012850; ECVC7445A, Lot Number 2023010390; ECVC8045, Lot Number 2023031590; ECVC8105, Lot Number 2023112190

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 #208021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.