Medline recalls sterile needle counters with potential packaging seal issues that could compromise sterility. Affected lots include 67016114502 through 67017104501. Contact Medline for details.
The product packaging seal has the potential to experience seal creep. This may result in gaps to be created in the seals of the packaging and may impact the sterility of the Needle Counters.
Medline is recalling sterile needle counters that may have packaging seals that could develop gaps, risking contamination. This could lead to non-sterile instruments during surgery.
The packaging seal may experience 'seal creep,' creating gaps that could compromise sterility. This might allow contaminants to enter the sterile packaging, potentially affecting surgical instruments.
Surgical staff and hospitals using Medline's sterile needle counters with specific lot numbers. The risk is low as the product doesn't contact patients directly.
Check for lot numbers: 67016114502, 67016124502, 67017014501, 67017024502, 67017064502, 67017064503, 67017074501, 67017074502, 67017084502, 67017084503, 67017104501. The product is a sterile needle counter sold in 40-count packages.
Look for lot numbers on the packaging: 67016114502, 67016124502, 67017014501, 67017024502, 67017064502, 67017064503, 67017074501, 67017074502, 67017084502, 67017084503, 67017104501.
The packaging seal may experience 'seal creep,' potentially creating gaps that could compromise sterility of the needle counters.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it matches the affected lots listed, contact Medline for instructions.
The product does not come into contact with patients or surgical sites, so the risk is low. However, the packaging seal issue could affect sterility.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1936-2018 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1936-2018 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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