Medline recalls 14 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 reference numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
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 14 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, potentially causing unintended operation.
The SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils in these kits may activate automatically 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.
Medical professionals using these kits in surgical settings are most at risk. The affected kits were sold to hospitals and clinics starting in 2024.
Check for the specific reference numbers listed in the recall notice: DYNJ0160684F, DYNJ0425778O, DYNJ27434R, DYNJ44848M, DYNJ44863Q, DYNJ44900P, DYNJ50047G, DYNJ50315F, DYNJ60554B, DYNJ67194B, DYNJ900298L, DYNJ900721C, PHS396954006G, or PHS396975006F. Each kit has specific lot numbers and unique identifiers.
Look for the reference numbers listed in the recall notice to identify if your kit is affected.
Reach out to Medline directly for specific instructions on how to handle the affected kits.
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, potentially causing unintended operation during medical procedures.
Check for the specific reference numbers listed in the recall notice: DYNJ0160684F, DYNJ0425778O, DYNJ27434R, DYNJ44848M, DYNJ44863Q, DYNJ44900P, DYNJ50047G, DYNJ50315F, DYNJ60554B, DYNJ67194B, DYNJ900298L, DYNJ900721C, PHS396954006G, or PHS396975006F.
Contact Medline directly for specific instructions on how to handle the affected kits.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0527-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0527-2026 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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