—#210031

Product

Medline Sterile Laparoscopy Pack, DYNJ68187A (REF), containing the component ConMed/Unimax Detachable Endo Pocket

FDA product code: FDE — Laparoscopy Kit
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info: Lot numbers 24AMA209, exp. 2025-06-30; 24BMB025, exp. 2025-08-31; 23LMA745, exp. 2025-07-31; UDI-DI each 10195327384494, UDI-DI case-40195327384495

Why it was recalled

CONMED Corporation (vendor) initiated a recall for select lot numbers of the Unimax Detachable Endo Pocket. The Detachable Endo Pocket is indicated for use as a receptacle for the collection and extraction of tissues, organs, and calculi during general and laparoscopic procedures. The tube inside the pouch, which detaches during the removal process, may stretch out from the pouch opening if it is not precisely fixed during the production process. Medline has identified that this product is utilized as a component within the Medline-branded convenience kits.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action the firm took

The recalling firm issued letters on and dated 8/28/2024 via first class mail and email. The letter explained the reason for recall and instructed the customer that nothing was to be returned to Medline. The customer is to request a sticker to be placed on affected kits instructing the user to remove the recalled component. The consignee is required to immediately check their stock for the affected item number and affected lot numbers which can be located within the recall portal and quarantine all affected product immediately. The consignee is to use the link and information in the letter to complete their response form. They are to list the quantity of affected product in inventory on the form and submit the form. Upon receipt of the submitted response form, the consignee will receive over-labels to place on affected inventory with instructions for the user to remove the affected component prior to using the kit. The labels will be provided via FedEx overnight. If the consignee is a distributor or has resold or transferred the product to another company or individual, the consignee is to notify their downstream customers of this communication.

Recalling firm

Firm: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP Northfield
Address: 3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, Illinois 60093-2753

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution in the state of CA.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2024-08-28
Posted by FDA: 2024-10-10
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #210031. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.