Medline recalls cataract surgical kits with potential seal breaches in pouches. Affected kits may compromise sterility during surgery. Contact for return instructions.
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 have reported seal breaches in the sterile pouches. This could risk contamination during surgery if the kit is used without proper sterility.
The sterile pouches in the surgical kits have openings in their seals. This breach could allow contamination during surgery if the kit is used without proper sterility checks.
Surgical teams using the specific cataract pack model (REF VAL0:009CTSGA) for procedures. Patients and staff at medical facilities using these kits are at risk of infection.
Check for the model reference VAL009CTSGA on the kit. The kits were sold with GTIN 40193489577540 and lot number 22DBN862.
Immediately stop using the cataract pack if it has the model reference VAL009CTSG:GA.
The recall reports seal breaches that could compromise sterility during surgery, but the remedy does not specify immediate danger to users.
Check for the model reference VAL009CTSGA on the kit. The kits were sold with GTIN 40193489577540 and lot number 22DBN862.
The recall does not specify a return process or alternative actions beyond stopping use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0158-2023 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0158-2023 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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