Medline Semi-Rigid Suction Canister Recall: Lid Fragmentation Hazard
Medline recalls two models of 3000cc suction canisters (OR530, OR530H) due to potential lid fragmentation during use. Affected units sold with specific lot numbers from 20180913-1 to 20180929-1.
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Potential for the Semi-Rigid canister lid to fragment during use.
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What happened, in plain English
Medline is recalling two models of 3000cc suction canisters (OR530 and OR530H) because the lid may fragment during use. This could cause injury if the fragment strikes a person or equipment. Owners should check their product details against the listed model and lot numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69065-medline-semi-rigid-suction-canister-recall-lid-fragmentation-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69065-medline-semi-rigid-suction-canister-recall-lid-fragmentation-hazard · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0174-2020
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“Medline Semi-Rigid Suction Canister Recall: Lid Fragmentation Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69065-medline-semi-rigid-suction-canister-recall-lid-fragmentation-hazard. Based on FDA recall #Z-0174-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0174-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The canister lid may break into sharp pieces during normal use, potentially causing cuts or injuries to users or nearby equipment. This fragmentation risk is specific to the design of the lid in the recalled models.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals and medical facilities using the suction canisters are most at risk. Owners of the recalled models should check if their canister has the listed lot numbers.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers OR530 or OR530H on the canister. Lot numbers 20180913-1 through 20180929-1 are associated with the recalled items. The OR530 model comes in a case with two boxes containing liners and lids.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify your canister's model number (OR530 or OR530H) and lot number to see if it matches the recalled items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 31 states.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide distribution to AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 9 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0174-2020 (January 31, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0174-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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