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1) Nursing Skills kit, SKU #EDUC05038B, Case UPC… recallZ-0562-2024 · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield · initiated Oct 16, 2023

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

The component tracheostomy brush has a sharp edge at the tip that can potentially puncture tubing during use and/or cause user injury. Additionally, there have been incidents of the tracheostomy brush bristles detaching prior to use in the packaging and/or during use.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

The recalling firm issued "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters dated 10/16/2023 via first class mail and email explaining the reason for recall and the required actions that needed to be taken. The actions for consignees to take included checking their stock for the affected item numbers and affected lot numbers which are located within the recall portal; using the link, https://recalls.medline.com, provided in the letter to complete the response form with the quantity of affected product in inventory; and destroy the affected inventory for credit. If the consignee is a distributor who has resold or transferred the product to another company or individual, they are to notify them of this recall and document the amount of product their customer destroyed on their (the distributor) response form. If you have any questions, contact the Recall Department at 866-359-1704 or [email protected].

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0562-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Oct 16, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Dec 22, 2023
Recalling firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Quantity
172 kits
Product code
LRO
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico. OUS (Foreign) distribution was made to Canada, Panama, and United Arab Emirates.

Product description

(1) Nursing Skills kit, SKU #EDUC05038B, Case UPC 40195327019878, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

(1) EDUC05038B - Lot numbers 22IDA181, 22FDB543, and 22ADB550, case UPC40195327019878;

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 93327).

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