Medline 14 Fr Suction Catheter Kits SKU DYND40972 - respiratory convenience kit
Medline Industries, LP began a recall of Medline 14 Fr Suction Catheter Kits SKU DYND40972 - respiratory convenience kit on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "A smaller open suction catheter, the 8 Fr Suction Catheter, may have been packed within the kit instead of the required 14 Fr Suction Catheter. Use of the smaller size catheter may result in hypoxia and/or respiratory...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1312-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
- Product
- Medline 14 Fr Suction Catheter Kits SKU DYND40972 - respiratory convenience kit
- Product code
- OFR Tracheobronchial Suction Catheter Kit
- Reason for recall
- A smaller open suction catheter, the 8 Fr Suction Catheter, may have been packed within the kit instead of the required 14 Fr Suction Catheter. Use of the smaller size catheter may result in hypoxia and/or respiratory failure related to partial or full airway obstruction. Airway obstruction may require immediate emergent medical intervention to prevent respiratory failure or death. Other potential outcomes include prolonged procedure, airway irritation, or prolonged dyspnea.
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- On December 24, 2025, the firm notified customers of the recall via email and first-class mail. Medline instructed customers to request stickers to over-label the affected kits with a warning label indicating to remove the affected component and replace it with product from supply.
- Quantity in commerce
- 141,971
- Distribution
- Distribution US nationwide and Canada.
- Product codes and lots
- Kit lot 48625040001 UDI (ea) 10080196033317 UDI (case) 40080196033318¿
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1312-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1313-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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