Medline recalls 14 Fr Suction Catheter Kits (SKU DYND409:48625040001) due to possible inclusion of smaller 8 Fr catheters causing airway obstruction and respiratory failure.
A smaller open suction catheter, the 8 Fr Suction Catheter, may have been packed within the kit instead of the required 14 Fr Suction Catheter. Use of the smaller size catheter may result in hypoxia and/or respiratory failure related to partial or full airway obstruction. Airway obstruction may require immediate emergent medical intervention to prevent respiratory failure or death. Other potential outcomes include prolonged procedure, airway irritation, or prolonged dyspnea.
Medline is recalling 14 Fr Suction Catheter Kits that may contain an 8 Fr catheter instead of the required 14 Fr. Using the smaller catheter can block the airway, leading to breathing problems or serious injury.
The kit may include an 8 Fr catheter instead of the required 14 Fr. This smaller catheter can block the airway, causing breathing difficulties, respiratory failure, or death if not corrected immediately.
Healthcare professionals using these kits for respiratory procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving suction therapy could face airway obstruction if the wrong catheter is used.
Check for the SKU DYND40972 and lot number 48625040001 on the kit packaging. The kit is sold as a respiratory convenience kit.
Immediately stop using the recalled Medline 14 Fr Suction Catheter Kits (SKU DYND40972) if you have them.
The recall is due to the possible inclusion of an 8 Fr catheter instead of the required 14 Fr in the kit, which can cause airway obstruction.
Using the smaller catheter may cause airway obstruction, leading to breathing problems, respiratory failure, or death.
Check for the SKU DYND40972 and lot number 48625040001 on the kit packaging.
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Subject: Recall Z-1312-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1312-2026 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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