The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1442-2024·Announced 2024-04-10

Centurion Manual Surgical Kits Recalled Due to Weak Seal

Medline Industries is recalling Centurion manual surgical kits due to weak seals that may compromise sterility. Approximately 7,950 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.

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: This Class II recall involves no reported illnesses or injuries, but addresses a risk-of-harm scenario: compromised sterility of surgical instruments could lead to patient infection or adverse outcomes. Sterility is the essential safety attribute of surgical instruments. The defect—weak seals—directly undermines this critical function, meeting the criterion for high-severity risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling Centurion manual surgical kits, including multiple product variants: ST. VIRTUS SPLINTER FORCEP, debridement trays, biopsy instrument packs, IR ADSON FORCEP & NEEDLE HOLDER, toenail removal kits, and general purpose instrument trays. Approximately 7,950 units are affected.

The kits may have weak seals that could result in a breach of sterility if the seal fails. The manufacturer notes that the weak seal may not be detectable by users before use.

Affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States as well as to Panama and Canada. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Healthcare facilities and individuals who possess these kits should discontinue use and contact Medline Industries or their medical supplier for replacement or instruction on proper handling.

The recalled product

Product
Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) ST. VIRTUS SPLINTER FORCEP 6" (SF8246), Product Code 66580; b) DEBRIDEMENT TRAY, Product Code I86630; c) BIOPSY INSTRUMENT PACK, Product Code I86690; d) DEBRIDEMENT TRAY, Product Code I86815; e) IR ADSON FORCEP & NEEDLE HOLD
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Instruments
Hazard
  • seal-failure
  • sterility-breach

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 (20)

  • a) 66580
  • UDI/DI 10653160028963 (case) 00653160028966 (each)
  • Lot Numbers: 2023041090
  • b) I86630
  • UDI/DI 00653160286540 (case) 10653160286547 (each)
  • Lot Numbers: 2023101190
  • c) I86690
  • UDI/DI 00653160290752 (case) 10653160290759 (each)
  • Lot Numbers: 2023103190
  • d) I86815
  • UDI/DI 00653160342291 (case) 10653160342298 (each)
  • Lot Numbers: 2023112190
  • e) MNS12675
  • UDI/DI 00653160337341 (case) 10653160337348 (each)
  • Lot Numbers: 2023070390
  • f) SUT20350
  • UDI/DI 00653160306552 (case) 10653160306559 (each)
  • Lot Numbers: 2023022290
  • 2023041190
  • 2023042490

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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