Medline recalls 100-count sterile needle counters with potential packaging seal issues that could compromise sterility during surgical procedures. Affected units have specific 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 100-count sterile needle counters that may have packaging seals that could develop gaps, risking contamination of surgical instruments. This could lead to infections if the needles are not properly sterile during procedures.
The packaging seal may experience 'seal creep,' creating gaps that could compromise the sterility of the needle counters. If the seal fails, the needles might become contaminated during use, potentially leading to infections in surgical procedures.
Surgical staff and hospitals using Medline's sterile needle counters with specific lot numbers are affected. The risk is primarily for procedures where sterility is critical.
Check for lot numbers: 67016114502, 67017014501, 67017024503, 67017034501, 67017044504, 67017054501, 67017054504, 67017064503, 67017074501, 67017074502, 67017084502, 67017094501, 67017104501, 67017114501. The product is a sterile needle counter used in surgical settings.
Look for lot numbers on the packaging: 67016114502, 67017014501, 67017024503, 67017034501, 67017044504, 67017054501, 67017054504, 67017064503, 67017074501, 67017074502, 67017084502, 67017094501, 67017104501, 67017114501.
The packaging seal may experience 'seal creep,' creating gaps that could compromise the sterility of the needle counters during surgical procedures.
Lot numbers: 67016114502, 67017014501, 67017024503, 67017034501, 67017044504, 67017054501, 67017054504, 67017064503, 67017074501, 67017074502, 67017084502, 67017094501, 67017104501, 67017114501.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging. The product is a sterile needle counter used in surgical settings with the specific lot numbers listed above.
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Subject: Recall Z-1931-2018 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1931-2018 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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