# FDA recall Z-1933-2018

> **Medline Industries Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-04-24.

## Product

MEDLINE Sterile* Needle Counter, 40Ct. Foam Block / Magnet, reorder: DYNJNC40F  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.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Saudi Arabia, Cayman Island, and United Arab Emirates

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1933-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Medline Industries Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-04-24
- **Report date:** 2018-06-06
- **Termination date:** 2020-08-04

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Northfield, IL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1933-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1933-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1933-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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