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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 26, 2025

MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015W; 2) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015X; 3) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016R; 4) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016S; 5) LAPAROTOMY CDS #31-RF, REF CDS860062S; 6) LAPAROSCOPY CDS, REF CDS860194I; 7) BASIC LAPAROSCOPY CDS, REF CDS920080T; 8) GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, REF CDS930027V; 9) GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, REF CDS930027X; 10) GENERAL MINOR CDS, REF CDS980246V; 11) BASIC CDS, REF CDS982936V; 12)

Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline Kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils. Stryker Instruments has expanded the scope …

Recall #
Z-0517-2026
Affected scope
28679 kits
Initiated
September 30, 2025
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Medline Industries, LP recalled MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015W; 2) MAJ… - a moderate-severity action.

MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015W; 2) MAJ… was recalled by Medline Industries, LP in November 26, 2025. Reason: Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline Kits containing SafeAir…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0517-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Medline Industries, LP issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline Kits containing SafeAir….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
November 26, 2025
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0517-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices and 1 from Medline Industries, LP - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015W; 2) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015X; 3) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016R; 4) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016S; 5) LAPAROTOMY CDS #31-RF, REF CDS860062S; 6) LAPAROSCOPY CDS, REF CDS860194I; 7) BASIC LAPAROSCOPY CDS, REF CDS920080T; 8) GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, REF CDS930027V; 9) GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, REF CDS930027X; 10) GENERAL MINOR CDS, REF CDS980246V; 11) BASIC CDS, REF CDS982936V; 12) MAJOR ABDOMINAL CDS, REF CDS983759L; 13) GENERAL SURGERY CDS, REF CDS983914L; 14) GENERAL LAP, REF CDS984251N; 15) ACH MINOR PROCEDURE, REF CDS985451G; 16) SCOPE LAP THOR PACK, REF DYNJ00210N; 17) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ00387P; 18) MAJOR ABDOMINAL HARPER PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0160657D; 19) LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0161299C; 20) LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0311538N; 21) MAJOR PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0386381L; 22) DONOR FREE FLAP PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0426069N; 23) LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0519288N; 24) MINOR ABDOMINAL PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0751401S; 25) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ20819M; 26) MAJOR ABDOMINAL, REF DYNJ23429G; 27) MINI LAPAROTOMY #16-RF, REF DYNJ27322S; 28) MINI LAPAROTOMY #16-RF, REF DYNJ27322T; 29) TN LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ34206I; 30) LAPAROTOMY, REF DYNJ34424N; 31) COREWELL TSC- LAP PACK-LF, REF DYNJ37100I; 32) GENERAL LAP PACK, REF DYNJ38223C; 33) LAP CHOLE PACK, REF DYNJ38228C; 34) MINOR PACK, REF DYNJ41418I; 35) GENERAL PACK-LF, REF DYNJ43213J; 36) HERNIA PACK, REF DYNJ44683L; 37) GENERAL ABDOMINAL, REF DYNJ44870J; 38) LAP CHOLE PACK, REF DYNJ44873I; 39) LAP RENAL PACK, REF DYNJ44875O; 40) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY, REF DYNJ45334G; 41) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY, REF DYNJ45334J; 42) MINOR PROCEDURE, REF DYNJ45336J; 43) MINOR PROCEDURE PACK, REF DYNJ47057D; 44) MINOR PROCEDURE PACK, REF DYNJ47057F; 45) MAJOR BASIC PACK (MBGSE)227-LF, REF DYNJ47696J; 46) LAP CHOLE PACK, REF DYNJ48092G; 47) LAPAROTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ48093F; 48) ISS GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ48921I; 49) MINOR UROLOGY PACK, REF DYNJ49310F; 50) HERNIA SGM PACK-LF, REF DYNJ51434B; 51) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ52329C; 52) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ52329D; 53) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ52329F; 54) MINOR LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ52863D; 55) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ53036G; 56) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ53036I; 57) IPP PENILE PROSTHESIS PACK, REF DYNJ58061J; 58) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ58561D; 59) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ58561F; 60) MINOR PACK, REF DYNJ58562D; 61) MINOR PACK, REF DYNJ58562F; 62) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ59358D; 63) PACK HERNIA INGUINAL, REF DYNJ60145B; 64) PK CUST MAJOR ST MICHAEL, REF DYNJ60782B; 65) CENTRACARE PLAZA-LAP CHOLE PK, REF DYNJ61620C; 66) MINOR GEN PACK, REF DYNJ61661A; 67) SLCH MAJOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ61666A; 68) DAVINCI PROSTATE PACK, REF DYNJ61711B; 69) THORACIC PACK, REF DYNJ62015C; etc

Reason for recall

Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline Kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils. Stryker Instruments has expanded the scope of their recall of SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils previously initiated in October 2024, adding an additional 47 lots to the scope of the recall. The initial recall was due to the potential for product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0517-2026
Date reported November 26, 2025
Date initiated September 30, 2025
Recalling firm Medline Industries, LP
Firm location Northfield, IL
Affected scope 28679 kits
Distribution US Nationwide distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015W; 2) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015X; 3) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016R; 4) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016S; 5) LAPAROTOMY CDS #31-RF, REF CDS860062S; 6) LAPAROSCOPY CDS, REF CDS860194I; 7) BASIC LAPAROSCOPY CDS, REF CDS920080T; 8) GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, REF CDS930027V; 9) GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, REF CDS930027X; 10) GENERAL MINOR CDS, REF CDS980246V; 11) BASIC CDS, REF CDS982936V; 12) MAJOR ABDOMINAL CDS, REF CDS983759L; 13) GENERAL SURGERY CDS, REF CDS983914L; 14) GENERAL LAP, REF CDS984251N; 15) ACH MINOR PROCEDURE, REF CDS985451G; 16) SCOPE LAP THOR PACK, REF DYNJ00210N; 17) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ00387P; 18) MAJOR ABDOMINAL HARPER PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0160657D; 19) LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0161299C; 20) LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0311538N; 21) MAJOR PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0386381L; 22) DONOR FREE FLAP PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0426069N; 23) LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0519288N; 24) MINOR ABDOMINAL PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0751401S; 25) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ20819M; 26) MAJOR ABDOMINAL, REF DYNJ23429G; 27) MINI LAPAROTOMY #16-RF, REF DYNJ27322S; 28) MINI LAPAROTOMY #16-RF, REF DYNJ27322T; 29) TN LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ34206I; 30) LAPAROTOMY, REF DYNJ34424N; 31) COREWELL TSC- LAP PACK-LF, REF DYNJ37100I; 32) GENERAL LAP PACK, REF DYNJ38223C; 33) LAP CHOLE PACK, REF DYNJ38228C; 34) MINOR PACK, REF DYNJ41418I; 35) GENERAL PACK-LF, REF DYNJ43213J; 36) HERNIA PACK, REF DYNJ44683L; 37) GENERAL ABDOMINAL, REF DYNJ44870J; 38) LAP CHOLE PACK, REF DYNJ44873I; 39) LAP RENAL PACK, REF DYNJ44875O; 40) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY, REF DYNJ45334G; 41) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY, REF DYNJ45334J; 42) MINOR PROCEDURE, REF DYNJ45336J; 43) MINOR PROCEDURE PACK, REF DYNJ47057D; 44) MINOR PROCEDURE PACK, REF DYNJ47057F; 45) MAJOR BASIC PACK (MBGSE)227-LF, REF DYNJ47696J; 46) LAP CHOLE PACK, REF DYNJ48092G; 47) LAPAROTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ48093F; 48) ISS GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ48921I; 49) MINOR UROLOGY PACK, REF DYNJ49310F; 50) HERNIA SGM PACK-LF, REF DYNJ51434B; 51) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ52329C; 52) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ52329D; 53) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ52329F; 54) MINOR LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ52863D; 55) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ53036G; 56) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ53036I; 57) IPP PENILE PROSTHESIS PACK, REF DYNJ58061J; 58) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ58561D; 59) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ58561F; 60) MINOR PACK, REF DYNJ58562D; 61) MINOR PACK, REF DYNJ58562F; 62) MINOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ59358D; 63) PACK HERNIA INGUINAL, REF DYNJ60145B; 64) PK CUST MAJOR ST MICHAEL, REF DYNJ60782B; 65) CENTRACARE PLAZA-LAP CHOLE PK, REF DYNJ61620C; 66) MINOR GEN PACK, REF DYNJ61661A; 67) SLCH MAJOR GENERAL PACK, REF DYNJ61666A; 68) DAVINCI PROSTATE PACK, REF DYNJ61711B; 69) THORACIC PACK, REF DYNJ62015C; etc. Recalled by Medline Industries, LP. Units affected: 28679 kits.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Medline Industries, LP is issuing a recall for specific item(s) and lot(s) of Medline Kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils. Stryker Instruments has expanded the scope of their recall of SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils previously initiated in October 2024, adding an additional 47 lots to the scope of the recall. The initial recall was due to the potential for product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 26, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0517-2026.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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