Medline procedural kits labeled as: 1) BOTOX KIT - CHRONIC MIGRAINE, Pack Number DYKM2000; 2) BREAST, Pack Number DYNJ902703K; 3) ENT TYMPANOPLASTY PACK-LF , Pack Number DYNJ38988J; 4)FREE FLAP TRAM ADD ON PACK, Pack Number DYNJ82179A; 5) FREE FLAP TRAM ADD ON PACK, Pack Number DYNJ82179AH; 6) JSI-MUSCLE&PLASTICS PACK-LF , Pack Number DYNJ0608555P; 7) OCCULAR PLASTIC, Pack Number DYNJ901206F; 8) OCCULAR PLASTIC PACK, Pack Number CMPJ05506F; 9) OCCULOPLASTIC PACK, Pack Number DYNJ65156; 10) PLASTIC PACK, Pack Number DYNJ47842C;
FDA Recall Z-2750-2024 · Posted 2024-08-28
Recalling FirmMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeFTN
Date Initiated2024-04-08
Reason for Recall
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.
Firm Action
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 the 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.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.