The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1124-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Medline Surgical Kits Recalled Due to Sterility Defect in Irrigation Solutions

Medline Industries recalls certain surgical kits and trays because irrigation solution components may lack sterility, creating potential infection risk.

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: This is an FDA Class I medical device recall. FDA Class I recalls score at minimum 4 per the rubric. The potential for sterility failure in surgical irrigation solutions poses significant risk of infection during surgical procedures.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling certain surgical kits, trays, and packs labeled as C-SECTION (Reference DYNJ904653G) containing irrigation solution components. The recall affects 483 units manufactured using specific lot numbers (22KBM559, 22KBM896, 23CBU919) of components supplied by Nurse Assist: 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP, Sterile Water for Irrigation USP, and Saline Flush Syringe.

The recall was issued due to potential lack of sterility in the irrigation solution components. Non-sterile irrigation solutions could pose a risk of infection to patients undergoing surgical procedures.

These kits have been distributed throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico, as well as internationally in Canada, United Arab Emirates, and Panama. Healthcare facilities and providers should immediately discontinue use of affected products and contact Medline Industries for return instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Medline Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: C-SECTION, REF DYNJ904653G
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Hazard
  • sterility-failure
  • infection-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 (6)

  • REF DYNJ904653G
  • UDI/DI 40195327277660 (case)
  • 10195327277659 (unit)
  • Lot Numbers: 22KBM559
  • 22KBM896
  • 23CBU919

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.