Medline Convenience kits labeled as: 1) KIT MANIFOLD CSTM-NORTHRIDGE, Pack Number 129736 ; 2) KIT LEFT HEART-VA MED, Pack Number 132701; 3) KIT MANIFOLD CSTM-RENAISSANC, Pack Number 134085 ; 4) KIT LEFT HEART- LEXINGTON , Pack Number 142643 ; 5) KIT ANGIO CSTM-SETON, Pack Number 143267; 6) SYR- VA HOSPITAL, Pack Number 144684; 7) BYPASS ENCOMPASS CDS, Pack Number CDS985003A; 8) CSTM MANIFOLD KIT , Pack Number SAMPC0547; 9) CSTM MANIFOLD KIT - FRYE, Pack Number VASC1074 ; 10) CSTM MANIFOLD KIT , Pack Number VASC1130

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.

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 these 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.