Medline recalls tracheostomy care kits with a sharp brush tip that may puncture tubing or cause injury. Affected kits include specific models and lot numbers. Stop using immediately to avoid injury.
The component tracheostomy brush has a sharp edge at the tip that can potentially puncture tubing during use and/or cause user injury. Additionally, there have been incidents of the tracheostomy brush bristles detaching prior to use in the packaging and/or during use.
Medline is recalling tracheostomy care kits that have a sharp brush tip which can puncture tubing or cause injury. Additionally, the brush bristles may detach before or during use. This recall affects specific models and lot numbers.
The tracheostomy brush has a sharp edge that can puncture tubing during use, potentially causing injury. Bristles may also detach before use or during use, creating a risk of injury.
People using tracheostomy care kits with the recalled models and lot numbers are at risk. Patients with tracheostomies and caregivers are most vulnerable.
Check the product name and model number on the kit. The affected kits include Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray with 14 Fr Suction Catheter (REF DYND40580), and other specific models listed in the recall notice.
Discontinue use of the recalled tracheostomy care kits to prevent injury from the sharp brush tip.
The affected kits include Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray with 14 Fr Suction Catheter (REF DYND40580), Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray (REF DYND4061030), Basic Tracheostomy Care Kit (REF CC3T4691A), Tracheostomy Care Kit with Glove (REF CC4681A), Mini Tracheostomy Care Kit (REF CC3T3030A), and Mini Tracheostomy Care Kit (REF DYND40622).
Check the product model and lot number on the kit. The affected kits have specific model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Stop using the kit immediately to avoid injury from the sharp brush tip. The recall does not provide a replacement or repair option.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0561-2024 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0561-2024 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
