Medline recalls cataract surgical kits with potential seal breaches in pouches. Affected kits may compromise sterility during surgery. Contact Medline for replacement.
Medline received complaints on some of the breather pouches with in the sterile surgical kits show openings in the seal.
Medline is recalling cataract surgical kits that may have openings in the sterile pouch seals. This could allow contamination during surgery, making the kits unsafe for use.
The pouch seals in some kits have openings that could allow contaminants to enter during surgery. This breaks the sterile environment needed for safe procedures, risking infection.
Surgical teams using the specific cataract pack model (REF VAL001CPMEA) for procedures. Patients and staff at medical facilities using these kits are at risk of infection.
Check for the model reference VAL001CPMEA on the kit. The kit was sold with GTIN 1019532108168 and lot number 22DBL466. This kit is used in surgical procedures.
Inspect the pouch seal for any openings or tears before use.
Yes, because openings in the pouch seals could allow contamination during surgery, risking infection.
Look for the model reference VAL001CPMEA and lot number 22DBL466 on the kit.
Contact Medline directly for instructions on replacement or return.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0161-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0161-2023 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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