FDA Class II Recall: Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges,… by Medline Industries, LP

Key facts

What consumers should do

Because this recall carries FDA's middle severity classification, anyone who has this product should stop using it and follow the recalling firm's instructions, even though serious harm is considered unlikely for this classification. Specifically, check whether the product in your possession matches the description on file with FDA -- Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. OPEN HEART CDS PART A, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS840402AI; 2. OPEN HEART CDS, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS984890V; 3. RR-NEURO VASCULAR PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0394874L (additional items listed in FDA's full record) -- and the recall number Z-2016-2026. If it matches, stop using or distributing it and contact Medline Industries, LP or the point of purchase for return or replacement instructions. Retailers and distributors holding affected inventory should quarantine it and follow the firm's written recall notice.

What this classification means

FDA classifies a recall as Class II when using the recalled product, or being exposed to it, may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or when the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. In this case, the recalling firm is Medline Industries, LP and the affected product is described in FDA's record as: Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. OPEN HEART CDS PART A, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS840402AI; 2. OPEN HEART CDS, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS984890V; 3. RR-NEURO VASCULAR PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0394874L (additional items listed in FDA's full record). FDA's stated reason for the recall is: During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin levels on a representative Medline neuro sponge product, indicating that in-market product may be out-of-specification for endotoxin.. The recall is tracked under FDA recall number Z-2016-2026 and carries a status of Ongoing as of the most recent FDA enforcement report. This classification reflects FDA's assessment of the product defect described above, not a prediction about any specific patient outcome. FDA maintains a public enforcement report database so that consumers, physicians, and purchasers can look up the exact product identifiers involved before deciding what to do.

Medline Industries, LP’s FDA history

Argus HQ has recorded 269 total FDA actions tied to Medline Industries, LP: 0 warning letters, 269 recalls, 0 approval records, and 0 Form 483 inspection citations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the FDA recall number for this event?

FDA recall number Z-2016-2026.

What is the current status of this recall?

Status as recorded by FDA: Ongoing.

Where can I verify this recall directly with FDA?

The verbatim FDA record is the source of truth for every recall Argus HQ tracks — always confirm against fda.gov before acting.

What was recalled and why?

Medline Industries, LP recalled Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. OPEN HEART CDS PART A, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS840402AI; 2. OPEN HEART CDS, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS984890V; 3. RR-NEURO VASCULAR PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0394874L (additional items listed in FDA's full record). FDA's record states the reason for recall as: During an internal review, Medline identified higher-than-expected endotoxin levels on a representative Medline neuro sponge product, indicating that in-market product may be out-of-specification for endotoxin.. The recall is.

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