Centurion procedure packs, containing Caina syringes, labeled as: 1) ARTHROGRAM TRAY, Pack Number MNS11965A...
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield began a recall of Centurion procedure packs, containing Caina syringes, labeled as: 1) ARTHROGRAM TRAY, Pack Number MNS11965A; 2) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6720; 3)... 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-2779-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
- Product
- Centurion procedure packs, containing Caina syringes, labeled as: 1) ARTHROGRAM TRAY, Pack Number MNS11965A; 2) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6720; 3) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Pack Number CIT6720A
- Product code
- MLS Labor And Delivery Kit
- 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 distribution.
- Product codes and lots
- MNS11965A, Lot Number 2023040690; CIT6720, Lot Number 2022122390; CIT6720A, Lot Number 2023110890
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2774-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2775-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2776-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2777-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2778-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2779-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2780-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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