Medline recalls specific convenience kits with SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils that may activate without manual input or stay active after button release. Affected kits have lot numbers 24CBO120 and 24DBA216.
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 convenience kits labeled as LOCAL BASIC with SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils that could activate without manual input or stay active after buttons are released. This poses a risk of unintended smoke evacuation activation, which could be dangerous in fire situations.
The SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils may activate without manual input when plugged in or remain active after buttons are released. This could cause unintended smoke evacuation, potentially creating a fire hazard if the device activates during a fire.
Users of Medline convenience kits labeled LOCAL BASIC with lot numbers 24CBO120 or 24DBA216 are affected. Those using these kits for smoke evacuation purposes are most at risk.
Check for convenience kits labeled 'LOCAL BASIC' with reference number DYNJ34418M. Lot numbers 24CBO120 and 24DBA216 are affected.
Look for the label 'LOCAL BASIC' and reference number DYNJ34418M on the kit.
Confirm the lot number is 24CBO120 or 24DBA216 to determine if the product is affected.
The SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils may activate without manual input when plugged in or remain active after buttons are released, creating a fire hazard.
Check for convenience kits labeled 'LOCAL BASIC' with reference number DYNJ34418M and lot numbers 24CBO120 or 24DBA216.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medline directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0511-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0511-2026 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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