Medline recalls specific safety kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils that may activate without manual input when plugged in or remain active after button release. Affected kits include BASIC NEURO PACK and ACDF CDS models with listed 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 pencils could activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or stay active after buttons are released, posing a risk of unintended operation.
The SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils in the kits may activate automatically when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released. This could cause unintended operation of the device, potentially leading to unintended smoke evacuation in medical settings.
Healthcare professionals using Medline convenience kits with specific model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall. Those handling surgical tools or medical equipment are most at risk.
Check for kits labeled as BASIC NEURO PACK (REF CDS780202R), ACDF CDS (REF CDS941061M), or other listed models with specific lot numbers such as 23LMG063, 24ABG356, and others.
Look for the model reference numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your kit is affected.
Reach out to Medline Industries, LP directly for specific information about your kit's model and lot numbers.
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, which could cause unintended operation.
Affected models include BASIC NEURO PACK (REF CDS780202R), ACDF CDS (REF CDS941061M), and others with specific lot numbers such as 23LMG063, 24ABG356, 24CBH117, etc.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; however, affected kits should be checked for potential activation risks before use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0522-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0522-2026 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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