—#208579

Product

Medline Convenience kits, labeled as: 1) DYNJ39451D , Pack Number HOOD PACK ; 2) DYNJ59573A , Pack Number ICU RESPIRATORY BRONCH PACK ; 3) DYNJ80281A , Pack Number OSC BRONCH PACK

FDA product code: OFR — Tracheobronchial Suction Catheter Kit
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Anesthesiology
Affected lot / code info: DYNJ59573A , Lot Number 23IBP764 ; DYNJ59573A , Lot Number 23JBM050 ; DYNJ59573A , Lot Number 23KBM610 ; DYNJ59573A , Lot Number 24ABC779 ; DYNJ39451D , Lot Number 22BDB647 ; DYNJ39451D , Lot Number 22CDA099 ; DYNJ39451D , Lot Number 22LDA195 ; DYNJ39451D , Lot Number 23DDB501 ; DYNJ39451D , Lot Number 23DDB666 ; DYNJ39451D , Lot Number 23EDA821 ; DYNJ80281A , Lot Number 23ADA194 ; DYNJ80281A , Lot Number 23DDA881 ; DYNJ80281A , Lot Number 23HDA513 ; DYNJ80281A , Lot Number 23JDC172 ; DYNJ80281A , Lot Number 23LDB860 ; DYNJ80281A , Lot Number 24ADC258 ; DYNJ80281A , Lot Number 24CDA973

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 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: 2024-09-06
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #208579. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.