Medline recalls procedure kits with leaking sterile water and saline bottles that could contaminate surgical tools. Affected kits have specific lot numbers and model references.
It was identified that the Medline Sterile Water and Medline Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline bottles were leaking at the interface of the peel-foil and bottle opening.
Medline is recalling procedure kits labeled as 'PLASTICS SUTURE TRAY, REF SUT135:535' because the sterile water and saline bottles leak at the bottle opening. This could contaminate surgical tools and lead to infections if used improperly.
The bottles leak at the interface where the peel-foil meets the bottle opening. This leakage could contaminate surgical tools with water or saline, potentially leading to infections if the kits are used in medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using Medline procedure kits with the specific lot numbers and model references are most at risk. Patients using these kits could face infection if the leaking bottles contaminate surgical tools.
Check for kits labeled 'PLASTICS SUTURE TRAY, REF SUT13535' with lot number 23JBU525. The kits have unique identifiers: UDI/DI 10653160144250 (EA) or 40653160144251 (CS).
Look for the label 'PLASTICS SUTURE TRAY, REF SUT13535' and lot number 23JBU525 on the kit.
The Medline Sterile Water and Sterile 0.9% Normal Saline bottles leak at the interface of the peel-foil and bottle opening, which could contaminate surgical tools.
Check for kits labeled 'PLASTICS SUTURE TRAY, REF SUT13535' with lot number 23JBU525 and unique identifiers UDI/DI 10653160144250 (EA) or 40653160144251 (CS).
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Medline directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1710-2025 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1710-2025 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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