Medline recalls specific convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils that may activate without manual input when plugged in or after button release.
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 could activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released, posing a risk of unintended activation.
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 lead to unintended smoke evacuation during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using these kits for medical procedures are most at risk. The affected products are used in surgical settings and are sold to hospitals and clinics.
Look for Medline convenience kits labeled with specific model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The kits include items like GENERAL AAA #11-RF, CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY CDS-LF, and others with the reference codes provided.
Review the product labels for the specific model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your kit is affected.
Reach out to Medline directly for assistance with the recall process if you have the affected products.
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.
Medline convenience kits labeled with specific model numbers and reference codes, including GENERAL AAA #11-RF, CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY CDS-LF, and others as listed in the recall notice.
Check the product labels for the specific model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0513-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0513-2026 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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