Medline recalls reprocessed Livewire Steerable Diagnostic Catheters due to potential residual material causing infections or blood clots. Affected units include specific model numbers and lot codes from May 2025.
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
Medline is recalling certain reprocessed Livewire Steerable Diagnostic Catheters because they may contain small particles of residual material. Using these catheters could lead to infections, blood clots, or serious complications like pulmonary embolism.
The catheters may contain small particles of residual material from reprocessing. If used, these particles can cause inflammatory responses, infections, or blood clots that might lead to serious complications like pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis.
Healthcare professionals using these catheters for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with recalled catheters could experience infections or blood clots.
Check for model numbers: 401582RH, 401940RH, 401904RH, 401914RH, 401932RH, or 401652RH. Look for lot codes like EP250618 or EP250630 from May 2025.
Identify the model number and lot code on the catheter packaging or label.
Reach out to Medline Industries for assistance with the recall process.
These reprocessed catheters may contain small particles of residual material that can cause infections, blood clots, or serious complications like pulmonary embolism.
Affected models include 401582RH, 401940RH, 401904RH, 401914RH, 401932RH, and 401652RH.
Check the model number and lot code on the packaging or label; affected units have specific codes like EP250618 or EP250630 from May 2025.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1321-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1321-2026 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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