Medline recalls specific blood culture kits due to expired Bactec components not listed on kit inserts. Users must check expiration dates to avoid potential issues with expired components.
Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific item(s) and lot(s) of Various Adult Blood and Blood Culture Kits. This recall is due to kits built using a Bactec component lot and expiration date that were not reflected on the kit insert. There is a risk of using an expired component if the user does not check the Bactec inside the kit for its expiration date.
Medline is recalling certain blood culture bottle kits because they may contain expired Bact:ec components that weren't listed on the kit's instructions. This could lead to using expired materials if the user doesn't check the expiration date on the Bactec component.
The kits may include expired Bactec components that weren't listed on the kit's instructions. If the user doesn't check the expiration date on the Bactec component, they could use expired materials, which might lead to inaccurate test results or other issues.
Healthcare professionals and lab staff who use Medline blood culture kits with the specific reorder number DYNDH1738A and lot number 23JBM366 are most at risk. Patients using these kits are not directly affected.
Check for the reorder number DYNDH1738A and lot number 23JBM366 on the kit's case and unit. The kits were sold by Medline Industries, LP starting from the date of the recall announcement.
Inspect the Bactec component inside the kit for its expiration date to ensure it's not expired.
The kits may contain expired Bactec components that weren't listed on the kit's instructions, which could lead to using expired materials if the user doesn't check the expiration date.
Look for the reorder number DYNDH1738A and lot number 23JBM366 on the kit's case and unit.
Check the Bactec component inside the kit for its expiration date. If it's expired, do not use the kit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0964-2024 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0964-2024 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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