Medline recalls sterile needle counters with potential packaging seal issues that could compromise sterility. Affected lots include 67016114502, 67017014501, 67017024502, 67017054501. 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 surgical needle counters that may have packaging seals that could develop gaps, risking contamination. This could affect the sterility of the needles during surgery if the seal fails.
The packaging seal may experience 'seal creep,' creating gaps that could allow contamination. This might compromise the sterility of the needle counters, which are used during surgical procedures to track disposable sharps.
Surgical staff and hospitals using Medline's sterile needle counters with the specified lot numbers are most at risk. The product is intended for surgical use only.
Check the lot numbers: 67016114502, 67017014501, 67017024502, or 67017054501. The product is a sterile surgical needle counter with a double magnet and foam block design.
Look for the lot numbers 67016114502, 67017014501, 67017024502, or 67017054501 on the packaging.
The packaging seal may experience 'seal creep,' creating gaps that could compromise sterility during surgical procedures.
Check the lot numbers listed. If affected, contact Medline for instructions.
The product is safe if the packaging seal remains intact. However, the recall addresses potential seal issues that could compromise sterility.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1935-2018 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1935-2018 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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