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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

MEDLINE O.R. Necessities(R) STERILE R, Needle Counter/Compte-aiguiles/Caja de agujas, Gold Standard/Standard Or/Oro y Estander, 40 Ct. Foam Block / Magnet with Blade Remover, Coussinet en mousse pour 40 aiguilles /Magnetise avec quitte-lame Or, 40 Ct Bloque de espuma / Iman Con extractor de hoja - Oro, REF NC40FBRGS Product Usage: A needle counter is intended to be used safely and easily accounting for used, disposable surgical sharps during a surgical procedure. The product does not come in

Reported: June 6, 2018 Initiated: April 24, 2018 #Z-1936-2018

Product Description

MEDLINE O.R. Necessities(R) STERILE R, Needle Counter/Compte-aiguiles/Caja de agujas, Gold Standard/Standard Or/Oro y Estander, 40 Ct. Foam Block / Magnet with Blade Remover, Coussinet en mousse pour 40 aiguilles /Magnetise avec quitte-lame Or, 40 Ct Bloque de espuma / Iman Con extractor de hoja - Oro, REF NC40FBRGS Product Usage: A needle counter is intended to be used safely and easily accounting for used, disposable surgical sharps during a surgical procedure. The product does not come in contact with the surgical site or the patient.

Reason for Recall

The product packaging seal has the potential to experience seal creep. This may result in gaps to be created in the seals of the packaging and may impact the sterility of the Needle Counters.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medline Industries Inc
Units Affected
2600 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Saudi Arabia, Cayman Island, and United Arab Emirates
Location
Northfield, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MEDLINE O.R. Necessities(R) STERILE R, Needle Counter/Compte-aiguiles/Caja de agujas, Gold Standard/Standard Or/Oro y Estander, 40 Ct. Foam Block / Magnet with Blade Remover, Coussinet en mousse pour 40 aiguilles /Magnetise avec quitte-lame Or, 40 Ct Bloque de espuma / Iman Con extractor de hoja - Oro, REF NC40FBRGS Product Usage: A needle counter is intended to be used safely and easily accounting for used, disposable surgical sharps during a surgical procedure. The product does not come in contact with the surgical site or the patient.. Recalled by Medline Industries Inc. Units affected: 2600 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The product packaging seal has the potential to experience seal creep. This may result in gaps to be created in the seals of the packaging and may impact the sterility of the Needle Counters.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 6, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1936-2018.