Medline recalls convenience kits containing Swan-Ganz catheters (model DYNJ68530B) due to risks of leaks, breakage, and infection. Affected kits have specific lot numbers.
Kits contain Swan-Ganz catheters recalled by Becton Dickinson (BD). BD has received complaints of leaks/breakage involving failures of the (blue) proximal injectate lumen hub on these catheters. This has led to instances of leakage, lumen damage, and breakage, and may lead to infection, medication loss, and/or blood loss.
Medline is recalling convenience kits that include Swan-Ganz catheters with a specific model number. These kits have been reported to leak, break, or cause infections due to a faulty part in the catheter.
The catheters in these kits have a faulty blue proximal injectate lumen hub that can leak, break, or cause damage. This may lead to infections, medication loss, or blood loss for patients.
Healthcare professionals using Medline convenience kits with Swan-Ganz catheters (model DYNJ68530B) are most at risk. Patients receiving care from these kits could also be affected.
Check for the model number DYNJ68530B on the kit. Affected kits include specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for lot numbers 23DBI807 through 26DBE720 on the kit label.
Becton Dickinson (BD) has received complaints of leaks and breakage in the Swan-Ganz catheters, which can lead to infections or blood loss.
Check the lot numbers on the kit label. If it matches the listed numbers, stop using it and contact Medline for instructions.
Yes, the faulty catheter can leak, break, or cause infections, which may lead to blood loss or medication loss.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2606-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2606-2026 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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