The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1765-2025·Announced 2025-05-21

Centurion Sterile Weitlaner Retractor recalled for packaging puncture risk

Medline Industries is recalling Centurion Sterile Weitlaner Retractors (2,100 units) due to potential puncture damage to sterile packaging. The defect could compromise the sterility of the surgical instrument.

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: FDA classified this as Class II. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or confirmed adverse events—only a potential for packaging puncture. The defect is precautionary in nature with no reported patient harm.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling the Centurion Sterile Weitlaner Retractor (Reorder 67315) nationwide. The recall affects 2,100 units distributed across the United States.

The retractors have the potential to puncture through the sterile packaging. This defect could compromise the sterility assurance of the surgical instrument, which is critical for safe surgical use.

Patients and healthcare providers who have received affected units should contact Medline Industries or their healthcare provider. The recalled lot numbers are: 2020092801, 2020100601, 2021022601, 2021032301, 2021042301, 2021060101, 2021062101, 2021090790, 2022021190, 2022032390, 2022040690, 2022061690, 2022072690, 2022091490, 2023020990, 2023100590, 2023120790, 2024012990, 2024022290, 2024040590, 2024070290, 2024080190, 2024092790, and 2025011490.

The recalled product

Product
Centurion Sterile Weitlaner Retractor, Reorder: 67315
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Hazard
  • packaging-integrity
  • 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 (20)

  • UDI/DI 10653160379867 (each) 00653160379860 (case)
  • Lot Numbers: 2020092801
  • 2020100601
  • 2021022601
  • 2021032301
  • 2021042301
  • 2021060101
  • 2021062101
  • 2021090790
  • 2022021190
  • 2022032390
  • 2022040690
  • 2022061690
  • 2022072690
  • 2022091490
  • 2023020990
  • 2023100590
  • 2023120790
  • 2024012990
  • 2024022290

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.