Medline Industries Recalls Arthroscopy Kits and Trays Due to Sterility Concerns
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Medline Industries, LP has issued a voluntary recall for 175 units of arthroscopy convenience kits and trays due to equipment calibration issues that may compromise product sterility.
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What Happened
Medline Industries, LP has initiated a voluntary recall of several arthroscopy convenience kits and trays. The company identified calibration issues with the equipment used to sterilize and package these medical devices. While the products were exposed to validated sterilization cycles, the identified calibration errors have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the products.
Which Products Are Affected
A total of 175 units are included in this recall, which were distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide. The affected products include:
- ARTHROSCOPY CDS (Model: CDS984609B): Lot Numbers 23BBL738, 23BBJ847, 22IBF936, 22IBE795, 22FBP788, 22BBD031, 22ABJ831, 21JBJ732.
- ARTHROSCOPY TRAYS (Model: DYNJ22501G): Lot Numbers 21CBZ902, 21ABK153.
- ARTHROSCOPY PACK (Model: DYNJ32715F): Lot Number 21ADB529.
- CHS ARTHROSCOPY PACK (Model: DYNJ50834C): Lot Number 21BDA710.
- ARTHROSCOPY TRAY-LF (Model: DYNJ51069): Lot Number 21BDB116.
What You Should Do
Medline Industries began notifying affected customers via letter on January 7, 2026. Healthcare facilities and distributors should immediately check their inventory for the model and lot numbers listed above. Any affected products should be set aside and handled according to the instructions provided in the firm's notification letter. For further information regarding returns or specific procedures, customers should contact Medline Industries, LP directly at their Northfield, IL headquarters.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because compromised sterility in surgical equipment can increase the risk of infection or other medical complications for patients undergoing arthroscopic procedures. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.
Source
Information provided by the FDA under recall number Z-1422-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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