The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2154-2023·Announced 2023-07-26

Medline ultrasound probe cover kits recalled for inadequate seam barriers

Medline Industries has recalled 1,505,262 Probe Cover Kits used in diagnostic ultrasound procedures due to an inadequate barrier at the seams. The recall affects units distributed worldwide between December 2017 and May 2023.

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 is a Class II FDA recall for an inadequate barrier at the seams of diagnostic ultrasound probe covers. No illnesses or injuries are reported in connection with this defect. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products with no reported injury are scored at 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP has recalled Probe Cover Kits (model numbers DYNJE5900, DYNJE5910, DYNJE5920, DYNJE5930, DYNJE5940, and DYNJEX5900) used during diagnostic ultrasound procedures. A total of 1,505,262 kits distributed between December 2017 and May 2023 are affected.

The probe covers have an inadequate barrier at the seams. This defect creates a risk of contamination during diagnostic ultrasound procedures.

The recalled kits were distributed worldwide, including to the United States and to customers in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Lebanon, China, Qatar, Costa Rica, India, Canada, Panama, and Saudi Arabia.

Healthcare providers and medical facilities using these probe covers should stop using affected units and contact Medline Industries for replacement kits.

The recalled product

Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits, Model Numbers: DYNJE5900, DYNJE5910, DYNJE5920, DYNJE5930, DYNJE5940, DYNJEX5900. for use during diagnostic ultrasound procedures
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Hazard
  • barrier-defect
  • 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 (12)

  • All lots within expiry
  • Case: 40884389114125)
  • DYNJE5910 (Each: 10884389114094
  • Case: 40884389114095)
  • DYNJE5920 (Each: 10884389114100
  • Case: 40884389114101)
  • DYNJE5930 (Each: 10884389114117
  • Case: 40884389114118)
  • DYNJE5940 (Each: 10888277723641
  • Case: 20888277723648)
  • DYNJEX5900 (Each: 10884389114124
  • Case: 40884389114125). All lots within their expiration date.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.