Medline recalls non-sterile I&D kits with leaking sterile water and saline bottles. Affected kits have specific model numbers and lot codes. Stop using immediately to prevent contamination risks.
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 non-sterile I: D kits (model DYKM1438) because the sterile water and saline bottles leak at the bottle opening. This could lead to contamination if used in medical procedures.
The bottles leak at the interface where the peel-foil meets the bottle opening. This leak could contaminate the sterile field during medical procedures, increasing infection risk.
Healthcare professionals using Medline non-sterile I&D kits with the specified model and lot numbers are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with these kits could face contamination.
Check for kits labeled 'NON STERILE I&D KIT, REF DYKM1438' with lot number 23KDB283. The kits have specific model numbers and UDI/DI codes listed in the recall notice.
Discontinue use of the recalled Medline non-sterile I&D kits with leaking bottles to prevent contamination risks.
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 the sterile field during medical procedures.
The affected kits are labeled as 'NON STERILE I&D KIT, REF DYKM1438' with lot number 23KDB283.
Look for kits labeled 'NON STERILE I&D KIT, REF DYKM1438' with lot number 23KDB283. The kits have specific model numbers and UDI/DI codes listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1708-2025 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1708-2025 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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