Medline recalls specific convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils that may activate without manual input when plugged in or remain active after button release. Affected kits have unique model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall.
Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline Kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils. Stryker Instruments has expanded the scope of their recall of SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils previously initiated in October 2024, adding an additional 47 lots to the scope of the recall. The initial recall was due to the potential for product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released.
Medline is recalling specific convenience kits that contain SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils. These products may activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or stay active after buttons are released, creating a potential hazard.
The SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils in these kits may activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released. This could cause unintended operation of the device, potentially leading to unintended smoke evacuation or other hazards.
Users of Medline convenience kits with SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils labeled with specific model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall are affected. Healthcare facilities and individuals using these kits for medical purposes are most at risk.
Check for kits labeled with model numbers like C-SECTION or CDS (e.g., CDS820075W, CDS984261J) and lot numbers such as 23JBR313, 23KBB240, etc. The kits may have unique reference codes and lot numbers listed in the detailed recall information.
Look for model numbers and lot numbers on the kit label, such as CDS820075W with lot numbers like 23JBR313 or CDS984261J with lot numbers like 23FBP399.
If you have an affected kit, contact Medline directly using the information provided in the recall to confirm if your product is affected.
The SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils in these kits may activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released, creating a potential hazard.
Check the model number and lot number on your kit. Affected kits have specific model numbers like CDS820075W, CDS984261J, or CDS985282F with lot numbers such as 23JBR313, 23KBB240, etc.
Contact Medline directly to confirm if your product is affected. The recall does not specify a specific action to take beyond checking the label and contacting Medline.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0526-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0526-2026 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
