The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1113-2023·Announced 2023-02-22

Neonatal PICC Surgical Kits Recalled for Non-Sterile External Packaging

Medline Industries is recalling CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS neonatal PICC surgical kits because the perforated bag fails to maintain sterility on the exterior packaging. Only contents inside are sterile.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device with a design defect that compromises sterility assurance on external packaging of neonatal surgical kits. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the risk of contamination and infection is significant given the high-risk neonatal population.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling 60 units of CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS NEONATAL PICC TRAY (Reorder Number CVI4685, Lot # 22BBJ259) distributed nationwide.

The surgical convenience kits contain a perforated bag design that prevents the exterior wrapping from remaining sterile. The design flaw means only the contents inside the kit wrapping maintain sterility, while the outside of the kit is not sterile.

Neonatal patients and healthcare facilities using these kits may be affected by the non-sterile external packaging.

Healthcare facilities should cease use of affected lots and contact Medline Industries for replacement or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Surgical convenience kits labeled as: CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS NEONATAL PICC TRAY, Reorder Number CVI4685
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Hazard
  • sterility-failure
  • contamination-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • GTIN 40653160990384
  • Lot # 22BBJ259

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.