Medline recalls anti-fog solutions in Tyvek pouches for surgical kits due to chemical degradation. Kits labeled with specific names like 'LAP CHOLE' or 'ROBOTICS' are affected. No remedy provided.
The Anti-Fog Solution may not defog properly due to a degradation in the chemical properties.
Medline is recalling anti-fog solutions packaged in Tyvek pouches that are part of various surgical kits. The solution may not defog properly because of chemical degradation, which could lead to poor visibility during surgery.
The anti-fog solution may degrade chemically, causing it to not work as intended. This could lead to reduced visibility during surgery, potentially affecting the procedure's success or safety.
Surgical professionals using Medline's anti-fog solutions in laparoscopic or robotic surgery kits are likely affected. Patients undergoing procedures with these kits may be at risk if the solution fails to defog properly.
Check if your surgical kit includes labels like 'LAP CHOLE', 'ROBOTICS', or other specific kit names listed in the recall. The solution has a material lot number starting with 41186649M or similar and an expiration date of 12/2020.
Look for specific kit labels such as 'LAP CHOLE', 'ROBOTICS', or other names listed in the recall to identify affected kits.
The recall states the anti-fog solution may not defog properly due to chemical degradation, but it does not indicate immediate safety risks. Users should check if their kit is affected.
The recall does not provide a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your kit is listed in the affected products.
Check the kit label for names like 'LAP CHOLE' or 'ROBOTICS' and verify the material lot number starts with 41186649M or similar, with an expiration date of 12/2020.
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Subject: Recall Z-1984-2019 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1984-2019 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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