Medline recalls sterile procedural trays (including ENT, head and neck packs) due to risk of sterile blades puncturing outer foil packaging. Affected items have specific model numbers and lot numbers. Consumers should check their product labels for listed items and contact Medline for details.
Sterile blades within sterile kits have the potential for the blade to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging.
Medline is recalling sterile procedural trays that include ENT and head/neck surgical packs. The hazard is that sterile blades inside these trays could puncture the outer foil packaging, potentially causing contamination. This recall affects specific model numbers and lot numbers listed in the notice.
Sterile blades within the trays have the potential to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging. This could lead to contamination of the blades and packaging, increasing the risk of infection during surgical procedures.
Healthcare professionals and surgical teams who use Medline's sterile procedural trays for ENT and head/neck procedures are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model numbers and lot numbers listed in the notice.
Check your Medline sterile procedural trays for model numbers like 'EAR CDS-LF', 'SINUS CDS-1', or 'ZALE FESS CDS' with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The product labels include item numbers and lot numbers.
Look for model numbers and lot numbers on the product label to determine if your item is affected.
Reach out to Medline Industries for specific details about your affected product and instructions.
The recall indicates a potential risk of contamination, but the trays are not unsafe to use if they are not affected by the recall. Affected items should be checked and handled according to the recall instructions.
Check the product label for model numbers like 'EAR CDS-LF', 'SINUS CDS-1', or 'ZALE FESS CDS' with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Contact Medline Industries for specific instructions on how to handle affected products, which may include returning or discarding the item.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1072-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1072-2023 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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