Medline recalls cardiac surgery kits with non-x-ray detectable sponges that could be missed during imaging, risking patient injury. Includes specific model and lot numbers.
The cylindrical sponge component is not x-ray detectable.
Medline is recalling cardiac surgery kits that contain a sponge not visible on X-rays. This could lead to the sponge being left inside a patient during surgery, causing serious injury or death.
The sponge in the kit does not show up on X-rays, so it might be left inside a patient after surgery. This could cause internal injuries, infections, or death if not discovered during follow-up imaging.
Surgical teams using the Cardiac Pack - LF model DYNJ31903I with lots 20GBG768, 20HBO067, or 20IBC642 are affected. Patients undergoing cardiac, abdominal, or neck surgeries are at highest risk.
Check for the model DYNJ31903I on the Cardiac Pack - LF kit. Look for lot numbers 20GBG768 (expires 11/30/2021), 20HBO067 (expires 02/28/2022), or 20IBC642 (expires 03/31/2022).
Immediately stop using the Cardiac Pack - LF model DYNJ31903I with the specified lot numbers as they pose a serious risk.
The sponge is not x-ray detectable, so it might be left inside a patient after surgery, causing injury or death if not discovered during imaging.
Lots 20GBG768 (expires 11/30/2021), 20HBO067 (expires 02/28/2022), and 20IBC642 (expires 03/31/2022).
Look for the model DYNJ31903I on the Cardiac Pack - LF kit and check the lot numbers listed above.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0783-2021 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0783-2021 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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