Medline recalls Excelsior Medical 10mL Sterile Field Saline Flush ZR due to potential sterility failure on sterile fields. Affected units may not be safe for medical procedures.
Sterility failure of the exterior of the syringe which may impact the device's ability to be laid on a sterile field.
Medline is recalling Excelsior Medical 10mL Sterile Field Saline Flush syringes because the exterior may not stay sterile when placed on a sterile field. This could lead to contamination during medical procedures.
The syringe's exterior may not remain sterile when placed on a sterile field, potentially contaminating the device. This could lead to infections or other complications during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the syringes for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving the saline flush may be affected if the sterility is compromised.
Look for the product name 'Excelsior Medical 10mL Sterile Field Saline Flush ZR' with lot number 3139133 and expiration date 11/01/2022. The product is sold in boxes of 8, each containing 35 pouches.
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the syringe packaging to confirm if it's affected.
The recall states there is a risk of sterility failure on sterile fields, so it's not recommended for use until the remedy is applied.
The recall involves units with lot number 3139133 and expiration date 11/01/2022, sold in boxes of 8 with 35 pouches each.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to confirm if it's affected and contact Medline for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0898-2022 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0898-2022 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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