FDA recall Z-0563-2024

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield · Class I · device

Product

(1) Nurse Kit, SKU #EDUC1025, Case UPC 40195327196647, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.; and (2) Nursing Tote Kit, SKU #EDUC5056A, Case UPC 40195327153695, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.

Reason for recall

The component tracheostomy brush has a sharp edge at the tip that can potentially puncture tubing during use and/or cause user injury. Additionally, there have been incidents of the tracheostomy brush bristles detaching prior to use in the packaging and/or during use.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico. OUS (Foreign) distribution was made to Canada, Panama, and United Arab Emirates.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2023-10-16
Report date
2024-01-03
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Northfield, IL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0563-2024