The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1609-2025·Announced 2025-04-23

Medline Hernia Repair Convenience Kit Recalls Due to Weak Seals

Medline is recalling Hernia Repair Tote convenience kits (Model DYNJ908337C) because purchased breather pouches used for packaging may have open or weak seals, which could compromise product sterility.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text describes a defect (open/weak seals) on packaging components with potential for harm (sterility compromise), but explicitly states only a "potential" concern with no reported illnesses or injuries. FDA Class II classification supports a score of 2–3; the theoretical nature without reported adverse events places this at Moderate (2).

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling the Hernia Repair Tote convenience kit (Model Number DYNJ908337C, Lot Number 24KBK455) used for surgical procedures. The recall affects 40 units that were distributed worldwide, including across the US, Canada, Mexico, Panama, and the Virgin Islands.

The breather pouches used to package these sterile convenience kits may have open or weak seals. This defect could potentially compromise the sterility of the kit contents.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Medline Industries, LP for instructions on how to proceed. Healthcare facilities and medical professionals who received this product should verify the integrity of the breather pouches before use.

The recalled product

Product
Medline Convenience kits used for various procedures: 1) HERNIA REPAIR TOTE, Model Number: DYNJ908337C
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Hazard
  • defective-packaging
  • sterility-compromise

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 (4)

  • 1) DYNJ908337C
  • UDI-DI: 10198459085925(each)
  • 40198459085926(case)
  • Lot Number: 24KBK455

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.