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Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: STERILE SET FOR IMPLANT-LF, Model Number OST011F

FDA Recall Z-2171-2023 · Posted 2023-07-20

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeOFX
Date Initiated2023-05-18
Product Quantity1130 units

Reason for Recall

Probe covers for use during diagnostic ultrasound procedures may have an inadequate barrier at the seams.

Firm Action

Medline distributed their recall notices to their consignees beginning on 05/18/2023 by letter. The notices explained the problem, and the risk and requested the destruction of the products. Distributors were directed to notify their consignees, have the customers document and destroy any affected product, and include your customers quantities on the response form. Beginning on 05/23/2023, Medline issued another notice to a separate group of consignees requesting that the kits be over labeled. Distributors were directed to notify the customers and have them return any affected product to the distributor for collection and return to Medline. Questions: please contact the Recall Department at 866-359-1704

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and OUS (foreign) United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Lebanon, China Qatar, Costa Rica, India, Canada, Panama & Saudi Arabia.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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