Warning
Medline Industries Recalls Medline medical procedure kits
This is a Class II recall. This product may cause temporary health problems or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
Source: FDA
WarningRecall #Z-2016-2026Medical Device
Medline Industries Recalls Medline medical procedure kits
Medline Industries, LP · Class II — Moderate Risk
Product Description
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. OPEN HEART CDS PART A, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS840402AI; 2. OPEN HEART CDS, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS984890V; 3. RR-NEURO VASCULAR PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0394874L; 4. VP SHUNT PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0750993M; 5. PEDI VP SHUNT ADD A PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0753933G; 6. FESS-MB PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0888159I; 7. A-V FISTULA PACK GH-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ39861C; 8. POSTERIOR LUMBAR PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ42626B; 9. CV CUTDOWN PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ45374F; 10. X RAY CLOSED PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ48949C; 11. RFD- AAA PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ54242B; 12. NEURO LAM, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ64188A; 13. LIVE OAK SINUS ENDOSCOPY PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ69223; 14. FEM POP PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ81423C; 15. ENS FREEFLAP PROCDURE - LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ88249; 16. OPEN HEART A&B, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ901203D; 17. NEURO ACD, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ904549F; 18. KIT VP SHUNT RFD, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ906303F; 19. ACDF-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ906681C; 20. ACDF-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ906681D; 21. ACDF-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ906681F; 22. UNIVERSITY FREE FLAP, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ907196B; 23. UNIVERSITY FREE FLAP, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ907196C; 24. ENDOSCOPIC SKULL BASE, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ908362F; 25. VP SHUNT, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ909379; 26. VP SHUNT, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ909379A.
Reason for Recall
During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin levels on a representative Medline neuro sponge product, indicating that in-market product may be out-of-specification for endotoxin.
FDA Classification
Class II — Moderate Risk
A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this product. Contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding this product.
Sources: FDA openFDA Enforcement Database