Medline recalls sterile procedural trays for rhinoplasty, otology, and rhizotomy kits due to potential blade puncture of foil packaging. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item numbers.
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 used in rhinoplasty, otology, and rhizotomy procedures because the blades inside the kits could puncture the outer foil packaging. This could lead to contamination of the sterile instruments during use.
The sterile blades inside the trays could puncture the outer foil layer of the packaging. This might compromise the sterility of the instruments, potentially leading to infections during surgery.
Healthcare professionals using Medline's sterile procedural trays for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these procedures may be affected if the trays are used without proper sterility.
Check for the following labels: Rhinoplasty Pack, OSC Otoology Pack-LF, or Rhizotomy. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for the product labels: Rhinoplasty Pack, OSC Otoology Pack-LF, or Rhizotomy. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item numbers.
The sterile blades inside the trays have the potential to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging, which could compromise sterility during procedures.
Check the product labels for the specific product names and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. Contact Medline for further instructions.
The recall is for potential contamination risk, not direct injury. The hazard does not involve immediate physical harm but could lead to infection if sterility is compromised.
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Subject: Recall Z-1071-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1071-2023 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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