(1) Nurse Kit, SKU #EDUC1025, Case UPC 40195327196647, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.; and (2) Nursing Tote Kit, SKU #EDUC5056A, Case UPC 40195327153695, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.
FDA Recall Z-0563-2024 · Posted 2023-12-22
Recalling FirmMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeNSB
Date Initiated2023-10-16
Product Quantity550 kits
Reason for Recall
The component tracheostomy brush has a sharp edge at the tip that can potentially puncture tubing during use and/or cause user injury. Additionally, there have been incidents of the tracheostomy brush bristles detaching prior to use in the packaging and/or during use.
Firm Action
The recalling firm issued "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters dated 10/16/2023 via first class mail and email explaining the reason for recall and the required actions that needed to be taken. The actions for consignees to take included checking their stock for the affected item numbers and affected lot numbers which are located within the recall portal; using the link, https://recalls.medline.com, provided in the letter to complete the response form with the quantity of affected product in inventory; and destroy the affected inventory for credit. If the consignee is a distributor who has resold or transferred the product to another company or individual, they are to notify them of this recall and document the amount of product their customer destroyed on their (the distributor) response form.
If you have any questions, contact the Recall Department at 866-359-1704 or [email protected].
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico. OUS (Foreign) distribution was made to Canada, Panama, and United Arab Emirates.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.