Medline recalls probe cover kits with sterile ultrasound gel that may have weak seams, risking infection during procedures. Affected kits sold between Dec 2017-May 2023. Check model numbers listed.
Probe covers for use during diagnostic ultrasound procedures may have an inadequate barrier at the seams.
Medline is recalling probe cover kits used with ultrasound devices because the covers might have weak seams that could allow infection during procedures. This is serious for medical staff who use these kits for nerve blocks and other diagnostics.
The probe covers may have inadequate barriers at the seams, which could allow bacteria to enter the body during ultrasound procedures. This poses a risk of infection for patients being treated with these kits.
Healthcare professionals using these kits for ultrasound procedures, especially those performing nerve blocks. Patients receiving these procedures are at risk if the covers fail during use.
Check for model numbers listed: DYNJRA1220, DYNJRA1773, DYNJ51107B, DYNJ0703127A, DYNJ42367B, DYNJRA1571, DYNJRA0656A, DYNJ47338, DYNJRA1287A, PAIN1622A, DYNJRA1543, DYNJRA1635A, DYNJ0134147D, DYNJRA1604, or PAIN1182. Kits were sold between December 2017 and May 2023.
Look for the model numbers listed in the recall: DYNJRA1220, DYNJRA1773, DYNJ51107B, DYNJ0703127A, DYNJ42367B, DYNJRA1571, DYNJRA0656A, DYNJ47338, DYNJRA1287A, PAIN1622A, DYNJRA1543, DYNJRA1635A, DYNJ0134147D, DYNJRA1604, or PAIN1182.
Medline will provide replacements for affected kits if you have them, but the recall does not specify a deadline for action.
The probe covers may have inadequate barriers at the seams, which could allow bacteria to enter the body during ultrasound procedures, posing an infection risk.
Check the model numbers listed: DYNJRA1220, DYNJRA1773, DYNJ51107B, DYNJ0703127A, DYNJ42367B, DYNJRA1571, DYNJRA0656A, DYNJ47338, DYNJRA1287A, PAIN1622A, DYNJRA1543, DYNJRA1635A, DYNJ0134147D, DYNJRA1604, or PAIN1182. Kits were sold between December 2017 and May 2023.
No, but healthcare professionals should check if they have the recalled kits and contact Medline for replacements as soon as possible.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2158-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-2158-2023 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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