Medline recalls specific convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils that could activate without manual input when plugged in or remain active 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 convenience kits with SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils that might activate without manual input when plugged in or stay active after buttons are released. This could cause unintended smoke evacuation in emergencies.
The SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils could activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or stay active after buttons are released. This might cause unintended smoke evacuation during emergencies, potentially disrupting fire safety procedures.
Users of Medline convenience kits labeled with specific model numbers and lot numbers from the recall list. Healthcare workers and emergency responders using these kits are most at risk.
Check for convenience kits labeled as MINOR SINGLE BASIN PACK (REF DYNJ37698L), BASIN PACK (REF DYNJ50123D), MAJOR BASIN PACK (REF DYNJ59816A), or OSC BASIN PACK (REF DYNJ68217A). Look for specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for the model numbers and 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.
The SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils could activate without manual input when plugged in or stay active after buttons are released, potentially causing unintended smoke evacuation during emergencies.
The affected models are MINOR SINGLE BASIN PACK (REF DYNJ37698L), BASIN PACK (REF DYNJ50123D), MAJOR BASIN PACK (REF DYNJ59816A), and OSC BASIN PACK (REF DYNJ68217A).
Check for the specific model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your kit is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0520-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0520-2026 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.
