Medline recalls Greffe Aorte-LF surgical kits with non-x-ray detectable sponges that could be missed during imaging, risking retained surgical items.
The cylindrical sponge component is not x-ray detectable.
Medline is recalling a specific surgical kit used in cardiac, abdominal, and neck procedures because its sponge component isn't visible on x-rays. This could lead to surgeons missing the sponge after surgery, potentially causing complications.
The sponge in this kit doesn't show up on x-rays, so it might be left inside a patient after surgery. This could cause infections or other complications if not discovered during follow-up imaging.
Surgical teams using the Greffe Aorte-LF kit with model DYNJ31877F and lots 20FBW645 or 20HBM397 are affected. Patients undergoing cardiac, abdominal, or neck surgeries are most at risk.
Check for the model number DYNJ31877F on the kit. The lot numbers 20FBW645 or 20HBM397 were used between 2021 and 2022, with expiration dates of February 28, 2022.
Look for the model number DYNJ31877F and lot numbers 20FBW645 or 20HBM397 on the kit packaging.
The recall states the cylindrical sponge component is not x-ray detectable, which could lead to it being missed during imaging after surgery.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if you have the affected model and lot numbers.
The recall indicates a potential risk of retained surgical items if the sponge is not detected on x-rays, but no specific safety concerns are mentioned for normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0782-2021 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0782-2021 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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