Medline recalls SwabFlush Prefilled Syringes with ICU Medical SwabCaps due to a seal issue that may reduce disinfection, risking patient infection. Affected units include specific model numbers and lots.
SwabFlush syringes are affected by the ICU Medical recall of their SwabCap Disinfecting Cap due to a manufacturing issue which affects the seal between the foil lid and plastic container of the Swab Cap. The issue may result in a reduced level of disinfection of the luer access valve, potentially resulting in patient infection/sepsis.
Medline is recalling SwabFlush Prefilled Syringes with ICU Medical SwabCaps because a manufacturing defect could cause poor disinfection, potentially leading to patient infections like sepsis. This recall affects specific model numbers and production lots.
The syringe's foil lid and plastic container have a seal issue from a manufacturing defect. This defect may reduce disinfection of the luer access valve, increasing the risk of patient infections such as sepsis.
Healthcare professionals using these syringes for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving treatments with the recalled syringes could face infection.
Check for model number EMZE010301 on the syringe. Affected units include specific lot numbers: 3144609, 3144857, 3144886, 3144967, 3145090, 3145186.
Identify the model number (EMZE010301) and lot numbers (3144609, 3144857, etc.) on the syringe packaging.
The recall is due to a manufacturing defect that may reduce disinfection of the luer access valve, increasing the risk of patient infections like sepsis.
The affected model number is EMZE010301.
Check for model number EMZE010301 and lot numbers 3144609, 3144857, 3144886, 3144967, 3145090, or 3145186.
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Subject: Recall Z-2199-2025 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2199-2025 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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