Stop using now Medical device recall · FDA · Published December 22, 2025

Medline Reprocessed Catheters May Cause Inflammation or Infection - Recall

Medline recalls reprocessed Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheters due to potential small particles causing inflammation, infection, or blood clots. Affected units include specific model numbers and lots.

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These lots of reprocessed catheters may contain small particles of residual material. If affected devices are used, there is a risk of inflammatory response, systemic infection, or granulomatous reaction or thrombus reaction which may lead to cerebral or pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis. Expansion of recall Z-2610/2614-2025

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Recalling firmMedline Industries, LP3 Lakes Dr · Northfield, IL 60093-2753

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Medline is recalling certain reprocessed Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheters because they may contain small particles that could cause inflammation, infection, or blood clots. This is serious for medical procedures and requires immediate attention. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/50362-medline-reprocessed-catheters-may-cause-inflammation-or-infection-recall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/50362-medline-reprocessed-catheters-may-cause-inflammation-or-infection-recall · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1320-2026

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“Medline Reprocessed Catheters May Cause Inflammation or Infection - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/50362-medline-reprocessed-catheters-may-cause-inflammation-or-infection-recall. Based on FDA recall #Z-1320-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1320-2026%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Dec. 22, 2025, that Medline Industries, LP is recalling reprocessed Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheters due to a risk of infection or embolism from residual material particles. Owners should contact the company for information. This action expands recall Z-2610/2614-2025.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Medline
Product: Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81105RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81172RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 20 Elec. 2-10-2mm (UDI-DI 81202RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 4 Elec. 5mm (UDI-DI 81483RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81102RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81104RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81174RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81531RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81532RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 5mm (UDI-DI 81107RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 4 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81402RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 4 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81404RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 4 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81405RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 4 Elec. 2-5-2mm (UDI-DI 81474RH, Lot EP250618)
Product: Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 4 Elec. 5mm (UDI-DI 81473RH, Lot EP250618)
Quantity: 311 units
Distribution: US nationwide

The hazard

According to the FDA, these lots of reprocessed catheters may contain small particles of residual material. If affected devices are used, there is a risk of inflammatory response, systemic infection, or granulomatous reaction or thrombus reaction which may lead to cerebral or pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Medline Industries, LP has 68 other recalls on record since July 31, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Basic Homecare Beds Recall (Aug. 14, 2026), Medline Convenience Kits Recall (Aug. 11, 2026), and Medline Sinus Packs Recall (Aug. 10, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model numbers: 81105RH, 81172RH, 81202RH, 81483RH, 81102RH, 81104RH, 81174RH, 81531RH, 81532RH, 81107RH, 81402RH, 81404RH, 81405RH, 81474RH, 81473RH. Also look for lot numbers EP250618 or specific UDI-DI codes.

Brand
Medline
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 7 products

All 7 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Distribution US nationwide.

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
Z-1319-2026	Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Webster CS Catheters: Webster CS Catheter 10 Electrodes 2-8-2mm Spacing w/AutoID w/ EZ Steer BD710DF282CRH; Webster CS Catheter 10 Electrodes, 2-8-2mm Spacing w/ EZ Steer BD710DF282RRH BD710FJ282RRH; Webster CS Catheter 10 Electrodes, 2-8-2mm Spacing w/AutoID w/ EZ Steer BD710FJ282CRH;; BD710DF282CRH UDI-DI 10197344044023 Lots EP250429 EP250808; BD710DF282RRH UDI-DI 10197344044030 Lots EP250429 EP250808; BD710FJ282RRH UDI-DI 10197344044054 Lots EP250429 EP250808; BD710FJ282CRH UDI-DI (case) 40197344044048 (ea) 10197344044047 Lots EP250429 EP250808	228
Z-1320-2026	Reprocessed Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheters: Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm 81105RH 81172RH; Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 20 Elec. 2-10-2mm 81202RH; Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 4 Elec. 5mm 81483RH; Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm 81102RH 81104RH 81174RH 81531RH 81532RH; Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 5mm 81107RH; Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 4 Elec. 2-5-2mm 81402RH 81404RH 81405RH 81474RH; Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 4 Elec. 5mm 81473RH; 81105RH UDI-DI 10197344133253 Lot EP250618; 81172RH UDI-DI 10197344133284 Lot EP250618; 81202RH UDI-DI 10197344133307 Lot EP250618; 81483RH UDI-DI 10197344133444 Lot EP250618; 81102RH UDI-DI (case) 20197344133236¿ (ea) 10197344133239 Lot EP250618; 81104RH UDI-DI 10197344133246 Lot EP250618; 81174RH UDI-DI 10197344133291 Lot EP250618; 81531RH UDI-DI 10197344133512 Lot EP250618; 81532RH UDI-DI 10197344133529 Lot EP250618; 81107RH UDI-DI 10197344133260 Lot EP250618; 81402RH UDI-DI 10197344133352 Lot EP250618; 81404RH UDI-DI 10197344133376 Lot EP250618; 81405RH UDI-DI 10197344133383 Lot EP250618; 81474RH UDI-DI 10197344133437 Lot EP250618; 81473RH UDI-DI 10197344133420 Lot EP250618	311
Z-1321-2026	Reprocessed Livewire Steerable Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheters: Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter,10 Elec. 2-5-2mm 401582RH 401940RH; Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter,20 Elec. 2-10-2mm 401904RH; Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter,20 Elec. 2-5-2mm 401914RH; Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter,20 Elec. 2-8-2-60-2-8-2mm 401932RH; Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter,8 Elec. 2-2-2mm 401652RH;; 401582RH UDI-DI (case) 20888277407517¿ (ea) 10888277407510 Lots EP250618 EP250630; 401940RH UDI-DI 10888277407480 Lot EP250618; 401904RH UDI-DI (case) 20888277407609¿ (ea) 10888277407602 Lots EP250618 EP250630; 401914RH UDI-DI (case) 20888277407524¿ (ea) 10888277407527 Lot EP250618; 401932RH UDI-DI (case) 20888277407678¿ (ea) 10888277407671 Lots EP250618 EP250630; 401652RH UDI-DI 10888277407572 Lots EP250618 EP250630	41
Z-1322-2026	Reprocessed St. Jude Supreme and Response Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheters: St. Jude Medical Supreme Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheter 4 Elec. 2-5-2mm 401211RH 401222RH 401223RH 401226RH 401227RH 401260RH 401261RH 401306RH 401309RH 401312RH 401430RH 401433RH 401435RH 401441RH 401442RH 401443RH 401448RH 401449RH 401450RH 401451RH 401474RH 401860RH 401877RH 401878RH 401890RH 401891RH 401994RH; St. Jude Medical Supreme Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheter 4 Elec. 5-5-5mm 402012RH; St. Jude Medical Supreme Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheter 4 Elec. 5mm 402004RH; St. Jude Medical Supreme Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheter 6 Elec. 2-5-2mm 402010RH; St. Jude Medical Supreme Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheter 6 Elec. 5-5-5mm 402008RH 402009RH; 401211RH UDI-DI 10197344043736 Lot EP250317; 401222RH UDI-DI 10197344043712 Lot EP250317; 401223RH UDI-DI 10197344043705 Lot EP250317; 401226RH UDI-DI 10197344043699 Lot EP250307 EP250317; 401227RH UDI-DI 10197344043682 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 401260RH UDI-DI 10197344043668 Lot EP250317; 401261RH UDI-DI 10197344043651 Lot EP250317; 401306RH UDI-DI 10197344043620¿ Lot EP250317; 401309RH UDI-DI 10197344043613 Lot EP250317; 401312RH UDI-DI 10197344043583¿ Lot EP250307; 401430RH UDI-DI 10197344043491 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 401433RH UDI-DI 10197344043484 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 401435RH UDI-DI 10197344043460 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 401441RH UDI-DI 10197344043439 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 401442RH UDI-DI 10197344044245 Lot EP250307; 401443RH UDI-DI 10197344044252 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 401448RH UDI-DI 10197344044283 Lot EP250307; 401449RH UDI-DI 10197344044290 Lot EP250307; 401450RH UDI-DI 10197344044306 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 401451RH UDI-DI 10197344044313 EP250307 EP250317; 401474RH UDI-DI 10197344044351 Lot EP250307; 401860RH UDI-DI 10197344044382 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 401877RH UDI-DI 10197344044436 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 401878RH UDI-DI 10197344044443 Lot EP250307; 401890RH UDI-DI 10197344044450 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 401891RH UDI-DI 10197344044467 Lot EP250307; 401994RH UDI-DI 10197344044542 Lot EP250317; 402012RH UDI-DI 10197344043835 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 402004RH UDI-DI 10197344044566 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 402010RH UDI-DI 10197344044597 Lots EP250307 EP250317; 402008RH UDI-DI 10197344044573 Lot EP250317; 402009RH UDI-DI 10197344044580 Lots EP250307 EP250317 *Updated 5/18/26* LOT EP250203 added to the scope of action for the following SKUs 401222RH 401223RH 401226RH 401227RH 401261RH 401430RH 401433RH 401441RH 401442RH 401443RH 401448RH 401449RH 401450RH 401451RH 401860RH 401891RH 402004RH 402010RH 402012RH	48
Z-1323-2026	Medline ReNewal Reprocessed ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheters: ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter 9F x 90cm D087031RH 20197344019554¿; UDI-DI (case) 20197344019554¿ (ea) 10197344019557 Lots EP250324 EP250416 EP250512 EP250521 EP250609 EP250630 EP250710 EP250724	650
Z-1324-2026	Reprocessed Biosense Webster SOUNDSTAR eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters: Biosense Webster SOUNDSTAR eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter Use on GE Systems 10439072RH; Biosense Webster SOUNDSTAR eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter Use on Siemens Systems 10438577RH; Biosense Webster SOUNDSTAR eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter, Use on Siemens Systems 10439011RH; 10439072RH UDI-DI 10197344157297 Lots EP250724 EP250808; 10439236RH UDI-DI 10197344157303 Lots EP250724 EP250808; 10438577RH UDI-DI 10197344157273 Lots EP250724 EP250808; 10439011RH UDI-DI (case) 20197344157287¿ (ea) 10197344157280¿ Lots EP250724 EP250808	94
Z-1325-2026	Reprocessed Siemens ACUSON AcuNav Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters: ACUSON AcuNav Ultrasound Catheter, Use on GE Systems 10135910RH; 10043342RH ACUSON AcuNav Ultrasound Catheter, Use on Siemens Systems 10135936RH, 08255790RH; 10135910RH UDI-DI 10197344026500 Lots EP250324 EP250429 EP250521 EP250609 EP250630 EP250710 EP250905; 10135936RH UDI-DI 10197344026517 Lots EP250324 EP250429 EP250521 EP250609 EP250630 EP250710 EP250905	511

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Immediately stop using any affected catheters as they may cause serious health risks.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

FDA distribution: “Distribution US nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 58 days after the firm started it.

Dec 22, 2025Firm started the recall
Feb 6, 2026FDA classified it Class I
Feb 18, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1320-2026 (December 22, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1320-2026 to see it in context.
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