Medline recalls surgical kits with perforated bags that don't keep wrapping sterile. Only inner kit contents are sterile, risking infection. Affected kits have specific reorder numbers and lots.
The recall is due to the perforated bag not allowing for outside of the kit wrapping to be sterile, therefore, only the contents inside the kits wrapping are sterile.
Medline is recalling surgical convenience kits because the bags have perforations that prevent the outer wrapping from staying sterile. This means only the contents inside the wrapping are sterile, increasing infection risk during procedures.
The surgical kits have perforated bags that allow the outer wrapping to become non-sterile. This means only the contents inside the wrapping remain sterile, increasing the risk of infection during procedures if the non-sterile wrapping contacts surgical sites.
Healthcare professionals using Medline surgical kits for procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits could face infection if the non-sterile wrapping touches surgical sites.
Check for kits labeled MEDLINE GENERAL UTILITY (Reorder DYNDA2524) or CENTURION MEDICAL with specific reorder numbers and lots listed in the recall notice.
Look for the specific reorder numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to identify affected kits.
The recall is due to perforated bags that don't keep the outer wrapping sterile, meaning only the contents inside the wrapping are sterile.
The recall notice doesn't specify a remedy, so check the labels for the specific reorder numbers and lots to identify affected kits.
Yes, patients undergoing surgery with these kits could face infection if the non-sterile wrapping contacts surgical sites.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1118-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1118-2023 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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