Medline recalls BAUSCH + LOMB Eye Muscle surgical kits with potential seal breaches in sterile pouches. Affected kits may risk contamination during procedures.
Medline received complaints on some of the breather pouches with in the sterile surgical kits show openings in the seal.
Medline is recalling BAUSCH + LOMB Eye Muscle surgical kits that have openings in the sterile pouch seals. This could lead to contamination during surgical procedures if the kit is used without proper sterility.
The sterile pouch seals on some kits have openings, which could allow contamination during surgical procedures if the kit is used without proper sterility. This is a breach in the sterile packaging that could compromise the surgical environment.
Surgical teams and hospitals using the specific BAUSCH + LOMB Eye Muscle kit with reference number VAL036EMESB are affected. The risk is highest for procedures where sterility is critical.
Check for the product reference number VAL036EMESB on the kit. The kits were sold with GTIN 010 10889942352920 and lot number 22DBN366.
Inspect the sterile pouch seals for any openings or breaches before use.
The recall applies to specific surgical kits used in procedures. If you have the VAL036EMESB kit, check the seal for openings before use.
Look for the reference number VAL036EMESB on the kit. Kits sold with GTIN 010 1:0889942352920 and lot number 22DBN366 are affected.
If you find openings in the pouch seal, do not use the kit and contact Medline for guidance.
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Subject: Recall Z-0159-2023 — Medline Industries Medline Industries Hello, I own a Medline Industries that is covered by recall Z-0159-2023 from Medline Industries. 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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