Medline recalls probe cover kits with sterile ultrasound gel (model OST011F) due to potential inadequate barrier at seams during diagnostic ultrasound procedures. All units distributed from Dec 2017 to May 2023 are affected.
Probe covers for use during diagnostic ultrasound procedures may have an inadequate barrier at the seams.
Medline is recalling probe cover kits with sterile ultrasound gel (model OST011F) because the covers may have an inadequate barrier at the seams during diagnostic ultrasound procedures. This could lead to contamination or injury if the gel comes into contact with the skin.
The probe covers may have an inadequate barrier at the seams, which could allow sterile ultrasound gel to leak or contaminate the skin during procedures. This might lead to infection or injury if the gel comes into contact with the skin.
Healthcare professionals using these probe cover kits for diagnostic ultrasound procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these procedures may also be affected if the covers fail to prevent contamination.
Check for the model number OST011F on the probe cover kit. These kits were distributed by Medline from December 2017 through May 2023.
Look for the model number OST011F on the probe cover kit.
The model number is OST011F.
These kits were distributed by Medline from December 2017 through May 2023.
Check for the model number OST011F on the probe cover kit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2171-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2171-2023 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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