Medline recalls sterile needle counters with potential packaging seal issues that could affect sterility. Affected lots include 67016114502 through 67017114502. Consumers should check their product lot numbers.
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 surgical needle counters that may have packaging seals that could develop gaps, risking contamination. This could lead to non-sterile instruments during surgery, which is dangerous for patients.
The packaging seal might become loose over time, creating gaps that could allow contaminants to enter the sterile packaging. This could compromise the sterility of the needle counters, potentially leading to infections during surgery.
Surgical staff using Medline's sterile needle counters in hospitals or clinics. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check the product label for the lot numbers listed: 67016114502, 67016124501, 67016124502, 67016124507, 67017014501, 67017024502, 67017034501, 67017034503, 67017064502, 67017074502, 67017084502, 67017084503, 67017094501, 67017094503, 67017094505, 67017104501, 67017114501, 67017114502.
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall: 67016114502 through 67017114502 on the product label.
The packaging seal may experience seal creep, creating gaps that could compromise sterility of the needle counters.
Check the product lot number against the list provided. If it matches, stop using it and contact Medline for instructions.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1934-2018 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1934-2018 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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