Medline Convenience Kits Recall Issued
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Medline Industries, LP is recalling 826 units of lithotomy packs and lap basins due to potential sterility assurance issues from equipment calibration problems.
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What Happened
Medline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the Recalled Products.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 826 units of Medline Convenience Kits distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide. Affected products include:
- LITHOTOMY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ83185 (multiple lots including 22LDA486, 23CDA474, 23CDB552, 23FDC392)
- LITHOTOMY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ83185A (multiple lots including 23HDB637, 24CDA984, 24CDB327, 24CDB829, 24DDB769, 24EDB468, 24FDB302, 24GDB922, 24IDB525, 24KDB955)
- LAP BASIN, Model Number: DYNJVB91109D (lot 25LLA489)
UDI-DI codes and additional lot details are provided in the recall notice. The recall number is Z-2100-2026. Classification is Class II.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow instructions provided in the firm's notification letter regarding the recalled products.
Why This Matters
The calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level of the affected devices.
Source
FDA recall Z-2100-2026, Medline Industries, LP, Northfield, IL.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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