—#209447

Product

Medline Convenience kits, labeled as: 1) SUTURING SET PACK ASSY P791011, Pack Number 59112; 2) SUTURE SET, Pack Number DYNDL1984; 3) CLOSING PACK, Pack Number DYNJ68267A ; 4) SUTURING KIT, Pack Number MNS15015 ; 5) SUTURING KIT, Pack Number MNS15015H; 6) SUTURING SET, Pack Number SUT21770 ; 7) SUTURE SET, Pack Number SUT21810 ; 8) SUTURING SET, Pack Number SUT21810H; 9) SUTURE TRAY , Pack Number SUT21830

FDA product code: MCZ — Suture Removal Kit
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: 59112, Lot Number 21VBA069 ; DYNDL1984, Lot Number 22IBK601 ; DYNDL1984, Lot Number 22LBA112 ; DYNDL1984, Lot Number 23CBJ757 ; DYNDL1984, Lot Number 23FBI531 ; DYNJ68267A , Lot Number 23GBW001 ; DYNJ68267A , Lot Number 23IBD069 ; MNS15015 , Lot Number 23DLA584 ; MNS15015 , Lot Number 23GLB127 ; MNS15015 , Lot Number 23ILA127 ; MNS15015 , Lot Number 23ILA978 ; MNS15015 , Lot Number 23JLA433 ; MNS15015 , Lot Number 23KLA928 ; MNS15015H, Lot Number 23DLA584 ; MNS15015H, Lot Number 23GLB127 ; MNS15015H, Lot Number 23ILA127 ; MNS15015H, Lot Number 23ILA978 ; MNS15015H, Lot Number 23JLA433 ; MNS15015H, Lot Number 23KLA928 ; SUT21770 , Lot Number 23DBI036 ; SUT21770 , Lot Number 23FBH231 ; SUT21770 , Lot Number 23GBM232 ; SUT21770 , Lot Number 23JBO236 ; SUT21770 , Lot Number 23JBP503 ; SUT21810 , Lot Number 23IBA704 ; SUT21810 , Lot Number 23JMF069 ; SUT21810 , Lot Number 23KME590 ; SUT21810H, Lot Number 23JMF069 ; SUT21810H, Lot Number 23KME590 ; SUT21810H, Lot Number 23IBA704 ; SUT21830 , Lot Number 23KBF032

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 #209447. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.