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-2017-2026Medical 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. VP SHUNT, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS840193V; 2. SHY VP SHUNT CDS, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS982389J; 3. VP SHUNT ADULT PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0117497G; 4. PICC LINE PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ04592K; 5. VP SHUNT PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0750993L; 6. PEDI VP SHUNT ADD A PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0753933F; 7. A-V FISTULA PACK GH-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ39861B; 8. A-V FISTULA PACK GH-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ39861D; 9. EVD VP SHUNT DBS PACK 319705, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ44603C; 10. BURR HOLE SHUNT PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ56819G; 11. CHRISTUS CHILDRENS VP SHUNT PK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ61174A; 12. FREE FLAP PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ68213C; 13. FREE FLAP PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ68213F; 14. NASAL ENDO PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ84501; 15. RO VP SHUNT PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU PHS392834010D.
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