Central Line >34 Weeks Kit. Cardiology department. The Central Line >34 Weeks Kit (DYNDC1987A) is intended...
Medline Industries Inc began a recall of Central Line >34 Weeks Kit. Cardiology department. The Central Line >34 Weeks Kit (DYNDC1987A) is intended for use on patients greater than 34 weeks of age... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The print plate artwork for this lot was found to state: Central Line <34 Weeks Kit displaying an incorrect sign in front of the 34. The description for this device should have stated Central Line >34 Weeks Kit. The...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2458-2015
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
- Product
- Central Line >34 Weeks Kit. Cardiology department. The Central Line >34 Weeks Kit (DYNDC1987A) is intended for use on patients greater than 34 weeks of age. The central venous catheter, also called a central line, is a long, thin, flexible tube used to give medicines, fluids, nutrients, or blood products over a long period of time, usually several weeks or more. A catheter is often inserted in the arm or chest through the skin into a large vein. The catheter is threaded through this vein until it reaches a large vein near the heart.
- Product code
- OFF Central Venous Catheter Tray
- Reason for recall
- The print plate artwork for this lot was found to state: Central Line <34 Weeks Kit displaying an incorrect sign in front of the 34. The description for this device should have stated Central Line >34 Weeks Kit. The defect may lead to the product to be used on patient population that is <34 weeks rather than intended population of >34 weeks.
- Root cause tag
- labeling and UDI
- FDA root cause
- Error in labeling
- Action
- Medline Industries contacted the account directly via phone on August 4, 2015, they confirmed no affected product is in their facility. The lot numbers are easily identified on the outside of each kit. Second and third follow up communications will not be sent as we have confirmed the facility does not have any affected product. For questions regarding this recall call 847-643-4129.
- Quantity in commerce
- 320 units for lot 14DB9277 & 320 units for lot 14PB2878
- Distribution
- US including PA
- Product codes and lots
- Central Venous Catheter Kit for patients >34 weeks old with the coding below were affected. Lot Numbers: 14DB9277 and 14PB2878 Unit No: DYNDC1987A Expiration Date: 06/2015 Serial No: N/A UPC code: N/A
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2458-2015 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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