Recall Z-2948-2018

Medline Industries Inc · initiated February 1, 2018

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Medline 0.9 % Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 5 mL in 10 mL Syringe ZR Intended for flushing IV catheters and IV tubing only.

Codes / lots: Lot # 3131591

Reason for recall

Packaged with an incorrect overwrap.

FDA-determined cause: Employee error

Action taken

The firm, Medline Industries, Inc., sent an "URGENT RECALL IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED" letter dated February 1, 2018 to their consignees with the required actions to be followed; 1. Immediately check your stock for item number EMZ10051240 and the affected lot number, 3131591, and quarantine all affected product. 2. Please return the completed enclosed destruction form listing the quantity of affected product on hand. Even if you do not have any affected product please complete and return the form, as indicated on the destruction form. When we receive your completed destruction form your account will receive replacement(s). 3. If you have transferred possession of this product to another individual, to another department or another location in your organization you are required by FDA regulations to notify them of this recall communication. Have the customers return any affected product to you for collection and return to Medline Industries, Inc. Should you have any questions, contact the Recall Coordinator at 1-866-359-1704.

Details

Recall number
Z-2948-2018
Initiated
February 1, 2018
Terminated
October 5, 2020
Product code
NGT – Saline, Vascular Access Flush
Quantity
90,870 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution to states of: CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IN, LA, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA and WV
Recalling firm
Medline Industries Inc, Northfield, IL

Official FDA recall record