Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 26, 2025
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) C-SECTION OR 30 CDS, REF CDS820075W; 2) C-SECTION, REF CDS984261J; 3) C-SECTION CDS, REF CDS985282F; 4) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ02577D; 5) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0536924U; 6) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0551169V; 7) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0551409P; 8) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ07836R; 9) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ14103C; 10) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ19417R; 11) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ33059B; 12) C-SECTION PACK SC-LF, REF DYNJ38
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 …
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Medline Industries, LP recalled MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) C-SECTION OR 30 CDS, REF CDS820075W; 2) C-SE… - a moderate-severity action.
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) C-SECTION OR 30 CDS, REF CDS820075W; 2) C-SE… 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-0526-2026 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-0526-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0526-2026) was formally reported on November 26, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 30, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Medline Industries, LP is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Northfield, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 11032 kits.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 Evacuat… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. Distribution scope 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, 3 from FDA Devices and 2 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 - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
11032 kits
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) C-SECTION OR 30 CDS, REF CDS820075W; 2) C-SECTION, REF CDS984261J; 3) C-SECTION CDS, REF CDS985282F; 4) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ02577D; 5) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0536924U; 6) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0551169V; 7) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0551409P; 8) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ07836R; 9) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ14103C; 10) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ19417R; 11) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ33059B; 12) C-SECTION PACK SC-LF, REF DYNJ38063D; 13) C-SECTION PACK SC-LF, REF DYNJ38700G; 14) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ38845D; 15) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ38845F; 16) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ44679L; 17) C-SECTION DELIVERY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ47808F; 18) C SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ48087I; 19) C-SECTION I, REF DYNJ51354B; 20) C-SECTION SAFETY PACK, REF DYNJ52481B; 21) C-SECTION SMMC, REF DYNJ59457B; 22) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ59825A; 23) PK CUST C-SECTION ST MICH, REF DYNJ60544C; 24) C SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ64377D; 25) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ64505B; 26) C SECTION SHARED, REF DYNJ64775C; 27) LDRP-C SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ64834A; 28) LDRP-C SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ64834B; 29) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ65031D; 30) C SECTION PK, REF DYNJ65403A; 31) C SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ65765A; 32) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ69445; 33) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ69445A; 34) C SECTION DELIVERY PACK, REF DYNJ81604A; 35) C SECTION DELIVERY PACK, REF DYNJ81604B; 36) C SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ82949; 37) C-SECTION ADD ON PACK, REF DYNJ83507; 38) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ83980; 39) C SECTION ACCESS, REF DYNJ85612; 40) ISSAQUAH C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ85770; 41) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ86173; 42) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ900266F; 43) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ903865D; 44) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ904612G; 45) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ904612I; 46) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ904653G; 47) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ904697F; 48) CDS C-SECTION CH, REF DYNJ906263D; 49) C SECTION, REF DYNJ908327; 50) C-SECTION -LF, REF DYNJ9932207R; 51) C-SECTION -LF, REF DYNJ9932207S; 52) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJV0322A; 53) GP-C SECTION PACK-LF, REF PHS396980007C.
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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0526-2026 |
| Date reported | November 26, 2025 |
| Date initiated | September 30, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries, LP |
| Firm location | Northfield, IL |
| Affected scope | 11032 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) C-SECTION OR 30 CDS, REF CDS820075W; 2) C-SECTION, REF CDS984261J; 3) C-SECTION CDS, REF CDS985282F; 4) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ02577D; 5) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0536924U; 6) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0551169V; 7) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0551409P; 8) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ07836R; 9) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ14103C; 10) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ19417R; 11) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ33059B; 12) C-SECTION PACK SC-LF, REF DYNJ38063D; 13) C-SECTION PACK SC-LF, REF DYNJ38700G; 14) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ38845D; 15) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ38845F; 16) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ44679L; 17) C-SECTION DELIVERY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ47808F; 18) C SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ48087I; 19) C-SECTION I, REF DYNJ51354B; 20) C-SECTION SAFETY PACK, REF DYNJ52481B; 21) C-SECTION SMMC, REF DYNJ59457B; 22) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ59825A; 23) PK CUST C-SECTION ST MICH, REF DYNJ60544C; 24) C SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ64377D; 25) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ64505B; 26) C SECTION SHARED, REF DYNJ64775C; 27) LDRP-C SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ64834A; 28) LDRP-C SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ64834B; 29) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ65031D; 30) C SECTION PK, REF DYNJ65403A; 31) C SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ65765A; 32) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ69445; 33) C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ69445A; 34) C SECTION DELIVERY PACK, REF DYNJ81604A; 35) C SECTION DELIVERY PACK, REF DYNJ81604B; 36) C SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ82949; 37) C-SECTION ADD ON PACK, REF DYNJ83507; 38) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ83980; 39) C SECTION ACCESS, REF DYNJ85612; 40) ISSAQUAH C-SECTION PACK-LF, REF DYNJ85770; 41) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJ86173; 42) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ900266F; 43) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ903865D; 44) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ904612G; 45) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ904612I; 46) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ904653G; 47) C-SECTION, REF DYNJ904697F; 48) CDS C-SECTION CH, REF DYNJ906263D; 49) C SECTION, REF DYNJ908327; 50) C-SECTION -LF, REF DYNJ9932207R; 51) C-SECTION -LF, REF DYNJ9932207S; 52) C-SECTION PACK, REF DYNJV0322A; 53) GP-C SECTION PACK-LF, REF PHS396980007C.. Recalled by Medline Industries, LP. Units affected: 11032 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-0526-2026.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0526-2026) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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