—#208138

Product

Medline procedural kits labeled as: 1) BOTOX KIT - CHRONIC MIGRAINE, Pack Number DYKM2000; 2) BREAST, Pack Number DYNJ902703K; 3) ENT TYMPANOPLASTY PACK-LF , Pack Number DYNJ38988J; 4)FREE FLAP TRAM ADD ON PACK, Pack Number DYNJ82179A; 5) FREE FLAP TRAM ADD ON PACK, Pack Number DYNJ82179AH; 6) JSI-MUSCLE&PLASTICS PACK-LF , Pack Number DYNJ0608555P; 7) OCCULAR PLASTIC, Pack Number DYNJ901206F; 8) OCCULAR PLASTIC PACK, Pack Number CMPJ05506F; 9) OCCULOPLASTIC PACK, Pack Number DYNJ65156; 10) PLASTIC PACK, Pack Number DYNJ47842C;

FDA product code: FTN — Plastic Surgery And Accessories Kit
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: DYKM2000 , Lot Number: 21FBO406 DYKM2000 , Lot Number: 22DBI980 DYKM2000 , Lot Number: 22KBD028 DYKM2000 , Lot Number: 23JBC148 DYKM2000 , Lot Number: 24ABL480 DYKM2000 , Lot Number: 21ABM981 DYKM2000 , Lot Number: 21BBR866 DYNJ902703K, Lot Number: 21FBI191 DYNJ902703K, Lot Number: 21FBR340 DYNJ902703K, Lot Number: 22OBL867 DYNJ902703K, Lot Number: 22DBH342 DYNJ902703K, Lot Number: 22DBI420 DYNJ902703K, Lot Number: 22FBM439 DYNJ38988J , Lot Number: 23JDA299 DYNJ82179A , Lot Number: 23JDB728 DYNJ82179AH, Lot Number: 23JDB728 DYNJ0608555P , Lot Number: 23GMI735 DYNJ0608555P , Lot Number: 23KMC310 DYNJ901206F, Lot Number: 23IBC085 DYNJ901206F, Lot Number: 23LBA443 DYNJ901206F, Lot Number: 24ABY049 CMPJ05506F , Lot Number: 23HBM696 CMPJ05506F , Lot Number: 23KBK942 CMPJ05506F , Lot Number: 24ABM251 DYNJ65156, Lot Number: 21GDC910 DYNJ65156, Lot Number: 21JDA096 DYNJ65156, Lot Number: 22CDC307 DYNJ65156, Lot Number: 23BDC115 DYNJ65156, Lot Number: 23EDC523 DYNJ65156, Lot Number: 23GDA856 DYNJ47842C , Lot Number: 23HBV422

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)

Under Investigation by firm

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 the 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

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2024-04-08
Posted by FDA: 2024-08-28
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #208138. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.