United StatesMedline Industries is recalling SCISSORS, OR, SHARP/BLUNT, 5.5", STERILE, Item Number DYND04000 (UDI-DI 10193489191349 each, 20193489191346 case, Lot 2023102590) and FORCEP, STD STR, STERILE KELLY, 5.5 IN, Item Number DYNJ04048 (UDI-DI 10193489195248 each, 20193489195245 case, Lot 2023112290); 56 and 53 units were distributed nationwide in CA, CO, IL, KS, and MI in the United States. The items may have weak packaging seals that could breach sterility and increase the risk of infection if the product is used.
What's being recalled
SCISSORS, OR, SHARP/BLUNT, 5.5", STERILE, Item Number DYND04000
FORCEP, STD STR, STERILE KELLY, 5.5 IN, Item Number DYNJ04048
Recalling firm: Medline Industries, LP, Northfield, IL, United States.
How to identify it
DYND04000, UDI-DI: 10193489191349(each), 20193489191346(case), Lot Number: 2023102590 DYNJ04048, UDI-DI: 10193489195248(each), 20193489195245(case), Lot Number: 2023112290
The hazard
The items may have weak packaging seals that may result in a breach of sterility if the seal fails and may lead to an increased risk of infection if product is utilized.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution in the states CA, CO, IL, KS, and MI.
The official notice
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