Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0516-2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries, LP |
| Report date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Quantity | 3078 kits |
| Location | Northfield, IL, United States |
Official product description
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) HEAD AND NECK, REF CDS984259O; 2) HEAD AND NECK, REF CDS984259P; 3) MINOR ENT HARPER PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0160700F; 4) MAJOR ENT HARPER PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0161710I; 5) THORACOTOMY HARPER PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0161795F; 6) MAJOR ENT MZ PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0429404O; 7) MAJOR ENT MB PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0429404P; 8) THYROID MOFF PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0429430S; 9) NASALPLASTY #61-RF, REF DYNJ27320V; 10) MIDDLE EAR PACK, REF DYNJ55235C; 11) HEAD AND NECK, REF DYNJ64235B; 12) NECK PACK SRM-LF, REF DYNJ65020C; 13) ACH HEAD & NECK PACK-LF, REF DYNJ67754B; 14) ENT HEAD NECK PACK, REF DYNJ68211B; 15) OSC ENT HEAD PACK, REF DYNJ68957B; 16) EAR UM-LF, REF DYNJ902331D; 17) HEAD&NECK, REF DYNJ906655G; 18) ENT-LF, REF DYNJ907577; 19) MAJOR HEAD AND NECK PPS, REF DYNJ9425991Q; 20) MINOR ENT # 56653-LF, REF DYNJVB91072A.
Why the product was recalled
Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline Kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils. Stryker Instruments has expanded the scope of their recall of SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils previously initiated in October 2024, adding an additional 47 lots to the scope of the recall. The initial recall was due to the potential for product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released.
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
What to do next
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