—#208830

Product

Medline Convenience kits labeled as: 1) C SCOPE DISPOSABLE KIT, Pack Code 613034700; 2) C SCOPE DISPOSABLE KIT, Pack Code 613034701; 3) C SCOPE DISPOSABLE KIT, Pack Code 613034702

FDA product code: HRX — Arthroscope
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K203526
Affected lot / code info: 613034700, Lot Number 20ADD340 ; 613034700, Lot Number 20BDC393 ; 613034700, Lot Number 20BDC472 ; 613034700, Lot Number 20BDC473 ; 613034700, Lot Number 20FDA390 ; 613034700, Lot Number 20FDA896 ; 613034700, Lot Number 20FDA897 ; 613034700, Lot Number 20FDA898 ; 613034700, Lot Number 20FDA896A; 613034700, Lot Number 20JDB120 ; 613034700, Lot Number 21CDA660 ; 613034700, Lot Number 21DDB193 ; 613034700, Lot Number 21IDA396 ; 613034700, Lot Number 21LDB900 ; 613034700, Lot Number 22ADB549 ; 613034701, Lot Number 21CDA617 ; 613034701, Lot Number 21DDB192 ; 613034701, Lot Number 21IDB791 ; 613034701, Lot Number 21JDB094 ; 613034701, Lot Number 22BDB700 ; 613034702, Lot Number 21CDA618 ; 613034702, Lot Number 21DDB222 ; 613034702, Lot Number 21IDB804 ; 613034702, Lot Number 21LDB713

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 #208830. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.