Medline recalls 72 medical procedure kits with Strykeflow 2 Suction Irrigators due to a 2024 design change causing irrigation solution to leak and emit vaporized saline during use.
Medline kits containing Stryker's Strykeflow 2 Suction Irrigators due to a change in design in 2024, irrigation solution is able to travel to the handpiece and battery pack during use of the Strykeflow 2 Suction Irrigator. This design change has caused some devices to leak and/or emit vaporized saline (which can resemble smoke) during use.
Medline is recalling 72 different medical procedure kits that include Strykeflow 2 Suction Irrigators. The recall is due to a design change made in 2024 that causes irrigation solution to leak and emit vaporized saline (which can resemble smoke) during use.
The design change in 2024 allows irrigation solution to travel to the handpiece and battery pack during use. This can cause leaks and emit vaporized saline that resembles smoke, which may pose a risk of contamination or discomfort during procedures.
Healthcare professionals using these kits for laparoscopic procedures are most at risk. The affected kits are labeled with specific medical procedure names and model numbers.
Check for kits labeled with medical procedure names like 'LAPAROSCOPY' or 'GENERAL LAPAROSCOPIC' with specific model numbers listed in the recall. The kits include Strykeflow 2 Suction Irrigators.
Look for specific model numbers and product names listed in the recall to confirm if your kit is affected.
Reach out to Medline directly for assistance with the recall process.
The recall is due to a design change made in 2024 that causes irrigation solution to leak and emit vaporized saline during use of the Strykeflow 2 Suction Irrigator.
Check your kit's label for the specific model numbers listed in the recall. If affected, contact Medline for further instructions.
The recall indicates a potential for leaks and vaporized saline emission, which could cause discomfort or contamination during procedures, but no specific injuries have been reported.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1086-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1086-2026 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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