Centurion procedure kits, labeled as: 1) BREAST BIOPSY KIT, Pack Number MNS6950A; 2) BREAST BIOPSY PACK, Pack...
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield began a recall of Centurion procedure kits, labeled as: 1) BREAST BIOPSY KIT, Pack Number MNS6950A; 2) BREAST BIOPSY PACK, Pack number BT515A on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2771-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
- Product
- Centurion procedure kits, labeled as: 1) BREAST BIOPSY KIT, Pack Number MNS6950A; 2) BREAST BIOPSY PACK, Pack number BT515A
- Product code
- PXP Breast Biopsy / Localization Tray
- Reason for recall
- Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health.
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- Medline Industries LP issued a recall notice to its consignees on 04/08/2024 via letter delivered via USPS and email. The notice explained the issue, provided a link to for information pertaining to the risk involved https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/update-evaluating-plastic-syringes-made-china-potential-device-failures-fda-safety-communication) and request that the syringes within the convenience be discarded, except for circumstances where no alternative syringes are readily available. If these syringes must be used, closely monitor for leaks, breakage, and any other problems, and report any quality issues to Medline and the FDA. Distributors were directed to notify their customers. The firm issued a second recall notice (an expansion) on 05/02/2024 using the same methods.
- Distribution
- worldwide
- Product codes and lots
- MNS6950A, Lot Number 2018101150; MNS6950A, Lot Number 2019022550; MNS6950A, Lot Number 2019040350; BT515A, Lot Number 2020040990; BT515A, Lot Number 2021062990; BT515A, Lot Number 2022012090; BT515A, Lot Number 2022022890; BT515A, Lot Number 2022072990; BT515A, Lot Number 2022103190; BT515A, Lot Number 2023031790; BT515A, Lot Number 2023032890; BT515A, Lot Number 2023072590; BT515A, Lot Number 2024022990;
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2766-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2767-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2768-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2769-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2770-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2771-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2772-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2773-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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