Medline Convenience kits labeled as: 1) DIALYSIS CATHETER INSERTION KIT, Pack Number CVI4815; 2) ANGIO PACK, Pack Number CVI5045; 3) CHILDRENS INFANT SP TRAY, Pack Number DYNDA2906; 4) ULTRASOUND GUIDE BREAST BIOPSY, Pack Number DYNDH1319; 5) BIOPSY TRAY, Pack Number DYNDH1693A; 6) PACK,ULTRASOUND, Pack Number DYNDL1461; 7) LUMBAR PUNCTURE TRAY, Pack Number DYNJTS4306; 8) ARTHROGRAM TRAY, Pack Number SPEC0143A; 9) PD CATH KIT, Pack Number UVT1205

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.