Medline recalls sterile procedural trays (GYN Laparotomy, OB GYN, Vaginal) due to potential blade puncture of outer foil packaging. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item numbers. Consumers should check packaging 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 used in gynecology and obstetrics procedures because the blades inside the trays could puncture the outer foil packaging. This risk could lead to contamination of the sterile items during use, potentially causing infections.
Sterile blades inside the trays can puncture the outer foil layer of the packaging. This could compromise the sterility of the trays, increasing the risk of infection during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using these trays for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing gynecological or obstetric surgeries may be affected if the contaminated trays are used.
Check the tray packaging for labels indicating GYN LAPAROTOMY HARPER PACK-LF, OB GYN LAP PACK-LF, VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PACK, DELTA PACK, MAJOR VAGINAL-LF, or GYN LAPAROSCOPY II. Look for specific lot numbers like 22JDA531, 22IDB178, or 22IDA705.
Look for the product labels and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your tray is affected.
The sterile blades inside the trays have the potential to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging, which could compromise sterility during use.
Check the tray packaging for labels such as GYN LAPAROTOMY HARPER PACK-LF, OB GYN LAP PACK-LF, or VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PACK, and look for specific lot numbers like 22JDA531 or 22IDB178.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medline directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1089-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1089-2023 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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