Medline recalls Centurion Clamp kits with weak seals that could breach sterility. Affected kits include sterile towel clamps with specific product codes and lot numbers. Consumers should check labels for these details.
Product may have a weak seal which may result in a breach of sterility of the contents if the seal fails. The weak seal may not be detectable by all users.
Medline is recalling Centurion Clamp kits that may have weak seals, risking a breach in sterility if the seal fails. This could lead to contamination of medical products if the seal breaks, especially in sterile environments.
The seal in the Centurion Clamp kits may be weak and could fail without being detectable by users. If the seal breaks, it might compromise the sterility of the contents, potentially leading to contamination in medical procedures.
Medical professionals and individuals using sterile surgical or medical clamps who own the recalled kits with specific product codes and lot numbers. Those handling sterile products are most at risk.
Check for product labels indicating 'STERILE BACKHAUS TOWEL CLAMP (BTC173)', 'STERILE TOWEL CLAMP', or other Centurion Clamp variants with specific product codes (e.g., 66520, A547ST) and lot numbers listed in the recall.
Look for specific product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your kit is affected.
The recall is due to a potential weak seal in the Centurion Clamp kits that could breach sterility if the seal fails, which may not be detectable by all users.
Affected product codes include 66520, A547ST, I68080, I68085, I68095, and ZC110ST with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
No action is required beyond checking the product labels for the specific codes and lot numbers mentioned in the recall. The hazard is low risk and does not require immediate discontinuation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1440-2024 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1440-2024 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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