Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published April 30, 2024
MEDLINE Sterile Iris Scissors Recall: Tip Protector May Fall Off
MEDLINE recalls sterile iris scissors (model DYNJ04049) due to risk of tip protector falling off. Affected units sold with lot numbers 23GBV681, 23HBD138, 23IBF254, 23LBJ787.
“MEDLINE Sterile Iris Scissors Recall: Tip Protector May Fall Off.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/55292-medline-sterile-iris-scissors-recall-tip-protector-may-fall-off. Based on FDA recall #Z-2024-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2024-2024%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on April 30, 2024, that MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield is recalling MEDLINE STERILE IRIS SCISSORS due to the potential of the tip protector falling off. The agency issued recall number Z-2024-2024 for the voluntary Class II recall.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: MEDLINE
Product: MEDLINE STERILE IRIS SCISSORS CVD/STD
Reference: DYNJ04049 (case) and DYNJ04049H (individual unit)
UDI/DI: 10080196847273
Lot Numbers: 23GBV681, 23HBD138, 23IBF254, 23LBJ787
Quantity: 67811 units
Distribution: US Nationwide, Singapore, Canada
The hazard
The recall involves 4.5-inch sterile, curved Iris Scissors where the tip protector may detach, according to the FDA. The agency reported no specific incidents or injuries associated with this hazard in the official record.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield has issued 119 other recalls since October 22, 2021. Recent brand recalls include Medline medical kits with light failure reported on July 25, 2025, and Foley Tray Kits with incorrect labeling on July 23, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline 5.5" Sterile Scissors Recall (November 13, 2025) and Medline Medical Kits Recall (February 27, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers DYNJ04049 (case) or DYNJ04049H (individual unit). Affected units have lot numbers 23GBV681, 23HBD138, 23IBF254, or 23LBJ787.
Brand
MEDLINE
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Model Number
Look for model numbers DYNJ04049 (case) or DYNJ04049H (individual unit) on the product.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Nationwide
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Singapore, Canada.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 43 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2024-2024 (April 30, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2024-2024 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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