Medline recalls Centurion surgical kits with weak seals that could breach sterility. Affected kits have specific product codes and lot numbers. Consumers should check labels for the listed items and contact Medline for 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 certain Centurion manual surgical kits because they may have a weak seal that could breach sterility if the seal fails. This risk is serious for surgical procedures where contamination could lead to infection.
The kits may have a weak seal that can fail without being detectable by users. If the seal breaks, the surgical contents could become contaminated, increasing the risk of infection during procedures.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the recalled Centurion kits are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could face infection if the seal fails.
Check for the product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The kits include specific items like ST. VIRTUS SPLINTER FORCEP 6" (SF8246) and others with the listed product codes and lot numbers.
Look for the product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to identify affected kits.
The recall is due to a weak seal in some Centurion surgical kits that may breach sterility if the seal fails, which could lead to contamination.
Check the product labels for the specific product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Medline directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1442-2024 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1442-2024 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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