The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2329-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Ultrasound Gel in Medline Procedural Kits Recalled Over Sterility Specification Concerns

Medline Industries recalled approximately 154,900 Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits worldwide because the sterile ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications.

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: No illnesses or injuries are reported, and the hazard is theoretical—the gel may not meet sterility specifications. Per the rubric, Class II recalls with theoretical hazards and no reported adverse health consequences are scored at level 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel (model DYNDA1219). Approximately 154,900 kits were distributed worldwide between April 1, 2020, and April 28, 2023.

The labeled sterile ultrasound gel component within the kits may not meet FDA sterility specifications. The distribution included the United States and Canada, China, Costa Rica, India, Lebanon, Panama, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.

The recalled product

Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. PROBE COVER PACK, Model Number: DYNDA1219
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Hazard
  • contamination

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 (1)

  • UPC Number: 10888277283879.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.