Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2017-2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries, LP |
| Report date | May 6, 2026 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Quantity | 3588 kits |
| Location | Northfield, IL, United States |
Official product description
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. VP SHUNT, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS840193V; 2. SHY VP SHUNT CDS, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS982389J; 3. VP SHUNT ADULT PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0117497G; 4. PICC LINE PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ04592K; 5. VP SHUNT PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0750993L; 6. PEDI VP SHUNT ADD A PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0753933F; 7. A-V FISTULA PACK GH-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ39861B; 8. A-V FISTULA PACK GH-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ39861D; 9. EVD VP SHUNT DBS PACK 319705, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ44603C; 10. BURR HOLE SHUNT PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ56819G; 11. CHRISTUS CHILDRENS VP SHUNT PK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ61174A; 12. FREE FLAP PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ68213C; 13. FREE FLAP PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ68213F; 14. NASAL ENDO PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ84501; 15. RO VP SHUNT PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU PHS392834010D.
Why the product was recalled
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.
Distribution information
Worldwide 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.
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