Medline recalls specific knee and hip procedure kits due to quality issues with pain management drugs that may not work as intended.
The procedure kits contain ICU Medical, Inc. pain management kits containing Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP, which were recalled due to quality issues that could result in drug ineffectiveness.
Medline is recalling several medical procedure kits for knee and hip surgeries because the pain management drugs inside could be ineffective due to quality issues. This means the kits might not provide the intended pain relief during surgery.
The kits contain Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP, which was recalled because of quality issues that could lead to the drug not working properly. This means the pain relief during surgery might be less effective than intended.
Healthcare professionals using Medline's procedure kits for knee or hip surgeries are most at risk. Patients receiving these kits may not get the expected pain management.
Check for Medline kits labeled as TOTAL KNEE-LF (SKUs CDSOPT590T/U), TOTAL KNEE CDS (SKU CDS983930J), HIP CDS-LF (SKUs CDS984556L/M), or TOTAL KNEE PACK (SKU DYNJ905162Q). Look for specific lot numbers and UDI/DI codes listed in the recall notice.
Review the product label for the specific SKU and lot number to confirm if your kit is affected.
The kits contain Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection, USP, which was recalled due to quality issues that could result in drug ineffectiveness.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so you should check the kit details to see if it is affected and contact Medline for further instructions.
The recall states that the drug could be ineffective, which might mean patients do not receive the intended pain relief during surgery.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2765-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2765-2026 from Medline. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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