—#208145

Product

Medline procedural kits labeled as: 1) BABY ADMIT, Pack Number DYKB1011C; 2) BABY ADMIT KIT W/ PAMPERS, Pack Number DYKB1011B; 3) BABY KIT, Pack Number DYKP1021; 4) BABY KIT MED CENTER, Pack Number DYKM2149; 5) BABY KIT MED CENTER, Pack Number DYKM2149A; 6) GIRAFFE BED KIT, Pack Number DYKL1839; 7) GIRAFFE BED KIT, Pack Number DYKL1839H; 8) NEWBORN SUPPLIES, Pack Number ACC010791; 9) NEWBORN SUPPLIES + POSTPARTUM, Pack Number ACC010597C; 10) NEWBORN KIT, Pack Number DYKL1803

FDA product code: NSB — Patient Personal Hygiene Kit
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Dental
Affected lot / code info: DYKB1011C, Lot Number 23ABQ306 ; DYKB1011C, Lot Number 23BBT085 ; DYKB1011C, Lot Number 23CBX152 ; DYKB1011C, Lot Number 23EBE383 ; DYKB1011C, Lot Number 23HBM160 ; DYKB1011C, Lot Number 23JBQ260 ; DYKB1011C, Lot Number 24BBM242 ; DYKB1011B, Lot Number 22DBB502 ; DYKB1011B, Lot Number 22FBS047 ; DYKB1011B, Lot Number 22HBO787 ; DYKB1011B, Lot Number 22KBB475 ; DYKP1021 , Lot Number 23FBK519 ; DYKP1021 , Lot Number 24ABO781 ; DYKP1021 , Lot Number 24ABW188 ; DYKP1021 , Lot Number 24ABX254 ; DYKM2149 , Lot Number 23ABU332 ; DYKM2149 , Lot Number 23BBL263 ; DYKM2149 , Lot Number 23HBF070 ; DYKM2149 , Lot Number 23JBE447 ; DYKM2149A, Lot Number 23LBJ716 ; DYKM2149A, Lot Number 24ABO812 ; DYKL1839 , Lot Number 22LBT106 ; DYKL1839 , Lot Number 23DBL613 ; DYKL1839 , Lot Number 23GBJ764 ; DYKL1839 , Lot Number 23JBK240 ; DYKL1839H, Lot Number 22LBT106 ; DYKL1839H, Lot Number 23DBL613 ; DYKL1839H, Lot Number 23GBJ764 ; DYKL1839H, Lot Number 23JBK240 ; ACC010791, Lot Number 24BDB871 ; ACC010597C , Lot Number 23HDB884 ; ACC010597C , Lot Number 23IDA286 ; ACC010597C , Lot Number 23JDA167 ; ACC010597C , Lot Number 23JDA499 ; ACC010597C , Lot Number 23JDA801 ; ACC010597C , Lot Number 23JDB763 ; ACC010597C , Lot Number 23JDB813 ; ACC010597C , Lot Number 23KDB477 ; DYKL1803 , Lot Number 21KBI050 ; DYKL1803 , Lot Number 22GBJ686 ; DYKL1803 , Lot Number 22HBN282 ; DYKL1803 , Lot Number 22IBP034 ; DYKL1803 , Lot Number 22JBH897 ; DYKL1803 , Lot Number 23BBN707 ; DYKL1803 , Lot Number 23CBR949 ; DYKL1803 , Lot Number 23FBJ793 ; DYKL1803 , Lot Number 23HBI726 ; DYKL1803 , Lot Number 23HBY914

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 #208145. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.