The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1079-2024·Announced 2024-02-28

Surgical Kit with Saline Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Issue

Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling a surgical kit due to inability to guarantee sterility of the included saline. The recall affects 1,528 units distributed in Florida, Illinois, and California.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates serious potential for adverse health consequences. Loss of sterility assurance in saline for surgical use creates significant risk of post-operative infection. No illnesses or deaths are reported.

Plain-English summary

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc. is recalling the Aligned Medical Solutions Local Lower Extremity Pack I, a surgical kit containing saline. The recall affects 1,528 units distributed in the United States.

The FDA classified this as a Class I recall because sterility assurance cannot be guaranteed for the saline included in the surgical kits. Non-sterile saline poses a risk of infection when used in surgical procedures.

The affected product was distributed in Florida, Illinois, and California. Multiple lot numbers are involved in the recall. Healthcare facilities and providers should immediately discontinue use of affected units and contact Windstone Medical Packaging for instructions on return or replacement.

More information is available from the FDA regarding this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Aligned Medical Solutions, Local Lower Extremity Pack I, AMS10833, STERILEEO
Manufacturer
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Hazard
  • sterility-assurance
  • infection-risk

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • CA
  • FL
  • IL