Medline recalls surgical convenience kits where the outer bag isn't sterile, risking contamination. Affected kits have specific reorder numbers and lots. Stop using immediately to avoid infection.
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 outer bag isn: t sterile. This means only the contents inside the bag are sterile, so the risk of contamination during surgery could be higher than intended.
The perforated bag doesn't keep the outside of the kit wrapping sterile. This means that during surgery, the outer layers of the kit could be contaminated, potentially leading to infections in patients.
Surgical staff and hospitals using Medline surgical convenience kits with the listed reorder numbers and lots. Those handling the kits without proper sterility checks are at higher risk.
Check for the following: MEDLINE PERF. ASSOC. CUT DOWN TRAY (Reorder BM17BAD), MEDLINE ARM/MINOR DRAPE CSTM (Reorder DYNJCD0063), or other kits with the listed reorder numbers and lots.
Do not use the surgical kits with the listed reorder numbers and lots as they may not be sterile.
The recall is due to the perforated bag not allowing the outside of the kit wrapping to be sterile, so only the contents inside the bag are sterile.
Kits labeled as MEDLINE PERF. ASSOC. CUT DOWN TRAY (Reorder BM17BAD), MEDLINE ARM/MINOR DRAPE CSTM (Reorder DYNJCD0063), or other kits with the listed reorder numbers and lots.
Check the reorder number and lot number on the kit. Affected kits have specific reorder numbers like BM17BAD or DYNJCD0063 and lots like 22HMG957 or 22HMG490.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1120-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1120-2023 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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