—#208738

Product

Medline Convenience kits labeled as: PARACERVICAL PUDENDAL BLOCK TR, Pack Number DYNJRA1023

FDA product code: FSH — Tray, Surgical, Needle
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: DYNJRA1023 , Lot Number 21IBW483 ; DYNJRA1023 , Lot Number 22ABH162 ; DYNJRA1023 , Lot Number 19BBA260 ; DYNJRA1023 , Lot Number 19FBP403 ; DYNJRA1023 , Lot Number 19IBY026 ; DYNJRA1023 , Lot Number 19KBX011 ; DYNJRA1023 , Lot Number 20EBK333 ; DYNJRA1023 , Lot Number 20GBU419 ; DYNJRA1023 , Lot Number 20HBS695 ; DYNJRA1023 , Lot Number 20KBF923

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 #208738. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.