Centurion procedure kits labeled as: 1) BIOPSY KIT, Pack Number DYNDA1466A; 2) BIOPSY SKIN/LACERATION TRAY, Pack Number SUT20455; 3) CHEST TUBE INSERTION TRAY, Pack Number CHT560; 4) CUSTOM BIOPSY TRAY, Pack Number MNS4815; 5) PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS TRAY, Pack Number MNS3560; 6) PRE POST DIALYSIS, Pack Number DYNDC3274; 7) STEREO PROCEDURE TRAY, Pack Number DYNDC2859A
FDA Recall Z-2766-2024 · Posted 2024-08-28
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Recalling FirmMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeOGR
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 that 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.
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