Medline recalls 28 types of breast biopsy kits with plastic syringes that may leak or break, posing health risks. Check product labels for pack numbers and lot numbers to determine if affected.
Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health.
Medline is recalling 28 different breast biopsy kits that contain plastic syringes which may leak or break. This could pose a risk to patient health during medical procedures.
The plastic syringes in these kits can leak or break, which may lead to patient health risks during medical procedures. This issue was identified after an FDA safety alert in March 2024.
Healthcare professionals and patients using these kits for breast biopsies are likely affected. Those with the specific pack numbers and lot numbers listed are most at risk.
Check the product label for pack numbers like BT1095, MNS5070, or SPEC0058A, and lot numbers such as 21HBO851. These kits were sold between 2018 and 2023.
Look for pack numbers (e.g., BT1095, MNS5070) and lot numbers (e.g., 21HBO851) on the kit packaging.
The plastic syringes in these kits may leak or break, which could pose a risk to patient health. This was identified after an FDA safety alert issued on March 19, 2024.
Check the product label for specific pack numbers (e.g., BT1095, MNS5070) and lot numbers (e.g., 21HBO851) listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check with Medline directly for guidance on how to handle affected products.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3030-2024 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-3030-2024 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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