Medline recalls breast biopsy probe cover kits (model SPEC0130C) sold from Dec 2017-May 2023 due to potential inadequate seam barriers during ultrasound procedures.
Probe covers for use during diagnostic ultrasound procedures may have an inadequate barrier at the seams.
Medline is recalling breast biopsy probe cover kits (model SPEC0130C) sold between December 2017 and May 2023 because the probe covers may have weak seams that could allow ultrasound gel to leak during procedures. This could potentially lead to contamination or infection risks if the gel comes into contact with the patient's skin.
The probe covers may have weak seams that could allow sterile ultrasound gel to leak during procedures. This leakage could potentially lead to contamination or infection risks if the gel comes into contact with the patient's skin.
Healthcare professionals using breast biopsy procedures with the specified probe cover kits are most at risk. Patients undergoing these procedures may also be affected if the gel leaks.
Check for the model number SPEC0130C on the probe cover kit. These kits were sold by Medline between December 2017 and May 2023.
Look for the model number SPEC0130C on the probe cover kit label.
The recalled model number is SPEC0130C.
These probe covers were sold by Medline between December 2017 and May 2023.
The probe covers may have inadequate barriers at the seams, potentially allowing ultrasound gel to leak during procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2203-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2203-2023 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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