Medline recalls specific adult blood culture kits with expired Bactec components. Users must check kit inserts for expiration dates to avoid potential issues.
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 adult blood culture kits that may contain expired Bact:ec components. This could lead to improper blood culture results if the user doesn't check the expiration date on the Bactec component inside the kit.
The kits may include expired Bactec components that weren't properly labeled on the kit insert. If the user doesn't check the expiration date of the Bactec component, they might use an expired component, which could lead to inaccurate blood culture results.
Healthcare professionals using Medline adult blood culture kits with specific reorder numbers and lot numbers are affected. Patients using these kits are at low risk if the kit is used correctly.
Check the kit for reorder number DYNDH1694A and lot numbers 23JBH262 or 23JBC264. The kit may have a unique identifier (UDI/DI) 40195327139958 for the case or 10195327139957 for the unit.
Look for the expiration date on the Bactec component inside the kit to ensure it's not expired.
The recall is due to kits built using a Bactec component lot and expiration date that were not reflected on the kit insert.
Adult blood culture kits with reorder number DYNDH1694A and lot numbers 23JBH262 or 23JBC264.
Check the kit insert for the expiration date of the Bactec component inside the kit.
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Subject: Recall Z-0963-2024 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0963-2024 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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