Medline Convenience kits labeled as: 1) ADMIT KIT , Pack Number DYKA1225B; 2) BRANSON SUPPLEMENTAL PACK , Pack Number DYNDA3019; 3) L & D PACK-LF , Pack Number DYNJ16121O ; 4) FAMILY PLANNING PACK, Pack Number DYNJ59783C ; 5) NEW LIFE PACK , Pack Number DYNJ69208A ; 6) NEW LIFE PACK , Pack Number DYNJ69208B ; 7) RADIOLOGY PACK, Pack Number DYNJ69603; 8)AMBULATORY MINI PACK, Pack Number DYNJ82579; 9) NURSING SKILLS, Pack Number EDUC1023
FDA Recall Z-3038-2024 · Posted 2024-09-06
Recalling FirmMEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeNSB
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 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.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.