Medline Industries Recalls Over 14,000 Dialysis Kits and Trays Due to Tego Connector Seal Defects
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Medline Industries, LP has issued a voluntary recall for 14,525 dialysis kits and trays nationwide due to defective silicone seals that may cause therapy interruptions or air infusion.
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What Happened
Medline Industries, LP has initiated a voluntary recall of several dialysis maintenance convenience kits and trays. The recall was prompted by reports that the silicone seals on Tego Connectors included within these kits may exhibit issues such as doming or tearing. These defects can lead to an occluded fluid path, preventing users from injecting or withdrawing blood products. Furthermore, damaged seals may result in fluid leakage, therapy delays, exposure to biological contaminants, or the infusion of air into the patient's body.
Which Products Are Affected
A total of 14,525 units distributed nationwide across the United States are affected. The recall includes the following products and specific lots:
- Medline ADD A CATH DIALYSIS KIT (SKU ECVC8415A): Lots 2024121390, 2025033190
- Centurion CENTRAL LINE INSERTION TRAY (SKU DT19810): Lot 2025041090
- Centurion DIALYSIS BUNDLE WITH NO CATHETTER (SKU CVI4310A): Lots 2024051490, 2025021290, 2025051390, 2025091090
- Medline DIALYSIS CAP CHANGE KIT (SKU DYNDC2425): Lots 2024060690, 2024101690, 2024103190, 2025010890, 2025040190
- Medline DIALYSIS CHANGE KIT (SKU EBSI1453A): Lots 2024050790, 2024051390, 2024082290, 2024111990, 2025013090, 2025032090, 2025050190, 2025062790
- Centurion HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS KIT (SKU DT12970): Lots 2025040401, 2025081401
- Medline LARGE BORE, DIALYSIS, ENHANCED SECUREMENT (SKU EBSI1741): Lots 2024061780, 2024070180, 2024081280, 2024111290, 2025012490, 2025032690, 2025051390, 2025061790, 2025071490, 2025072190
What You Should Do
Healthcare providers and facilities should immediately check their inventory for the affected SKU and lot numbers listed above. Medline Industries, LP notified customers of the issue via a formal letter. Facilities possessing these kits should follow the instructions provided in the firm's notification regarding the handling and return of defective products. For further information, the recalling firm is located at 3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL 60093.
Why This Matters
The failure of the silicone seal in these dialysis components poses a significant health risk, as it can lead to the infusion of air into a patient's bloodstream or exposure to biological contaminants during critical dialysis procedures.
Source
Information provided by the FDA under recall number Z-1465-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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