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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2433-2015·Announced 2015-08-26

Medline Electrical Surgical Clippers Recalled for Overheating Charging Base

Medline is recalling 7,602 electrical surgical clippers because the charging base can overheat and smoke. The units were distributed in the U.S. and eight other countries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a hazard (overheating and smoking) that poses a significant risk of fire or burn injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries Inc is recalling 7,062 units of the Medline Electrical Clipper with Charging base in the United States and 540 units in foreign markets. The product is intended for the removal of body hair from patients prior to surgery or other minor procedures. The recall covers product item number DYND70800 with Lot Numbers 13F1, 13KD, 14A1, 14C1, and Lot 1.

The recall was initiated because the charging base of the surgical clippers overheats and smokes. This defect presents a risk of fire or burn injury to patients and healthcare workers. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the U.S., including Puerto Rico, and to the United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Bahamas, Chile, Costa Rica, Italy, Lebanon, and Singapore. Users should stop using the affected clippers and contact Medline Industries Inc for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Medline Electrical Clipper with Charging base The Electrical Surgical Clipper is intended for the removal of body hair from patients as required prior to surgery or other minor procedures.

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 (5)

  • Product item number: DYND70800 with Lot Numbers: 13F1
  • 13KD
  • 14A1
  • 14C1
  • and Lot 1.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: