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Class II Recall

Medline O.R. Scissors, S/B, Sterile, 5.5, Model #DYND04000

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Medline O.R. Scissors, S/B, Sterile, 5.5, Model #DYND04000 by MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield. Reason: The scissors were manufactured without a tip protector resulting in the scissors breaking through the semi-rigid plastic tray compromising sterility..

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2206-2023

Action Date

2023-07-26

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Medline O.R. Scissors, S/B, Sterile, 5.5, Model #DYND04000

Lot/Code Info: Lot numbers and UDI numbers: 23BBI031, 01100801968242291023BBI031; 23BBK353, 01100801968242291023BBK353; 23BBP830, 01100801968242291023BBP830; 23BBQ676, 01100801968242291023BBQ676; 23BBR546, 01100801968242291023BBR546; 23CBH009, 01100801968242291023CBH009; 23CBL930, 01100801968242291023CBL930; 23CBP165, 01100801968242291023CBP165; 23BBS369, 01100801968242291023BBS369; 23BBT718, 01100801968242291023BBT718; 23CBV064, 01100801968242291023CBV064; 23CBW834, 01100801968242291023CBW834; 23CBV222, 01100801968242291023CBV222; 23CBW020, 01100801968242291023CBW020; and 23CBQ190, 01100801968242291023CBQ190.

Quantity Affected: 189,221 scissors

Reason for Recall

The scissors were manufactured without a tip protector resulting in the scissors breaking through the semi-rigid plastic tray compromising sterility.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution. There was government distribution but no military or foreign distribution.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-05-12

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 192 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield has 822 FDA actions in our database, including 822 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield have FDA actions?

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield has 822 FDA actions in our database, including 822 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2206-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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