—#208645

Product

Medline Convenience kits labeled as: 1) VENOUS ACCESS TRAY, Pack Number CVI4830A; 2) DIALYSIS INSERTION BUNDLE-ADD CATHETER, Pack Number CVI4835; 3) DIALYSIS TAKE OFF KIT , Pack Number DT18185; 4) DIALYSIS TRAY , Pack Number DT22005; 5) PRE POST DIALYSIS, Pack Number DYNDC3274; 6) MYELOGRAM TRAY, Pack Number DYNDH1531; 7) ADULT LUMBAR PUNCTURE TRAY, Pack Number DYNJTS4301; 8) LUMBAR PUNCTURE TRAY, Pack Number DYNJTS4306; 9) LUMBAR PUNCTURE TRAY, Pack Number DYNJTS8100; 10) LUMBAR PUNCTURE TRAY, Pack Number PT215; 11) FINE LACERATION KIT, Pack Number SUT19360

FDA product code: FKG — Tray, Start/Stop (Including Contents), Dialysis
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info: CVI4830A, Lot Number 2022072850; CVI4835, Lot Number 2022061350; CVI4835, Lot Number 2022072850; CVI4835, Lot Number 2023111490; CVI4835, Lot Number 2023112790; DT18185, Lot Number 23EBS508 ; DT18185, Lot Number 23FBU960 ; DT18185, Lot Number 23HBQ339 ; DT22005, Lot Number 21JBI227 ; DYNDC3274, Lot Number 2022111490; DYNDC3274, Lot Number 2023101190; DYNDC3274, Lot Number 2023112790; DYNDH1531, Lot Number 2022111490; DYNJTS4301, Lot Number 2022061350; DYNJTS4301, Lot Number 2022061350; DYNJTS4306, Lot Number 2022061350; DYNJTS8100, Lot Number 2022061350; PT215, Lot Number 2022061350; SUT19360, Lot Number 2022111490

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 #208645. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.