Medline recalls sterile procedural trays (LAPAROTOMY, LAPAROSCOPY, BASIC LAPAROSCOPY) due to potential blade puncture of outer foil packaging. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item numbers. Stop using immediately to prevent injury.
Sterile blades within sterile kits have the potential for the blade to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging.
Medline is recalling certain sterile procedural trays used in surgeries because the blades inside the trays could puncture the outer foil packaging. This could lead to contamination or injury if the packaging is compromised. Affected units include specific tray types with listed lot numbers and item numbers.
Sterile blades within the trays have the potential to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging. This could compromise the sterility of the tray, leading to contamination or injury during surgical procedures.
Surgical teams and hospitals that use Medline's sterile procedural trays for laparoscopic and open surgeries are most at risk. Patients using these trays during procedures may be affected if the packaging is compromised.
Check for trays labeled as LAPAROTOMY, LAPAROSCOPY, or BASIC LAPAROSCOPY with specific item numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected units include various tray types with detailed lot and item numbers.
Discontinue use of all recalled sterile procedural trays to prevent potential contamination or injury.
The recall includes sterile procedural trays labeled as LAPAROTOMY, LAPAROSCOPY, and BASIC LAPAROSCOPY with specific item numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the item number and lot number on your tray against the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
The hazard is that the blades could puncture the outer foil packaging, potentially compromising sterility. However, the recall does not indicate a risk of serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1074-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1074-2023 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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