Medline recalls thyroid surgery kits with x-ray undetectable sponges to prevent hidden surgical tools from being missed during imaging.
The cylindrical sponge component is not x-ray detectable.
Medline is recalling thyroid surgery kits that include a sponge which cannot be seen on X-rays. This could lead to sponges being left inside patients after surgery if not detected during imaging.
The sponge in these kits does not show up on X-rays. If a sponge is accidentally left inside a patient during surgery, it may not be detected during post-operative imaging, potentially causing complications.
Surgical teams using Medline Thyroid Pack CKHA-LF kits with model DYNJ50352B are affected. Patients undergoing thyroid surgery are at risk if sponges are left inside.
Check for the model DYNJ50352B on the Thyroid Pack CKHA-LF. These kits were sold with specific lot numbers: 20HBM370 (expires 02/28/2025), 20IBB678 (expires 03/31/2025), or 20KBP338 (expires 05/31/2025).
Look for the model number DYNJ50352B on the Thyroid Pack CKHA-LF.
The sponge does not show up on X-rays, so it could be left inside a patient after surgery without being detected during imaging.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if you have the model DYNJ50352B.
Yes, the kits with lot numbers 20HBM370 (expires 02/28/2025), 20IBB678 (expires 03/31/2025), or 20KBP338 (expires 05/31/2025) are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0781-2021 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-0781-2021 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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