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 include 60+ models with specific reference numbers and lot numbers.
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 can activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released. This could lead to unintended operation of the device during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals and medical facilities that use Medline convenience kits with SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils are most at risk. The recall affects specific kits used in surgical procedures.
Check if your Medline convenience kit has a reference number listed in the recall (e.g., CDS930027W, CDS980245X) or a specific lot number from the list provided in the recall notice. The kits are used in surgical procedures and are labeled with these reference numbers.
Look for reference numbers like CDS930027W or lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your kit is affected.
Reach out to Medline directly for assistance with the recall process or to confirm if your specific kit is affected.
The pencils may activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released, potentially causing unintended operation during medical procedures.
Check if your kit has a reference number listed in the recall (e.g., CDS930027W, CDS980245X) or a specific lot number from the provided list.
No, but you should check if your kit is affected and contact Medline if you are unsure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0521-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0521-2026 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.
