PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Tracheostomy care kits: (1) Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray with 14 Fr Suction Catheter, REF DYND40580, Sterile; (2) Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray, REF DYND4061030, Sterile; (3) Medline Basic Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF CC3T4691A, Sterile; (4) Medline Tracheostomy Care Kit with Glove, REF CC4681A, Sterile; (5) Medline Mini Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF CC3T3030A, Sterile; and (6) Medline Mini Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF DYND40622, Non-sterile.

Reported: January 3, 2024 Initiated: October 16, 2023 #Z-0561-2024

Product Description

Tracheostomy care kits: (1) Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray with 14 Fr Suction Catheter, REF DYND40580, Sterile; (2) Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray, REF DYND4061030, Sterile; (3) Medline Basic Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF CC3T4691A, Sterile; (4) Medline Tracheostomy Care Kit with Glove, REF CC4681A, Sterile; (5) Medline Mini Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF CC3T3030A, Sterile; and (6) Medline Mini Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF DYND40622, Non-sterile.

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.

Details

Units Affected
620,735 kits
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico. OUS (Foreign) distribution was made to Canada, Panama, and United Arab Emirates.
Location
Northfield, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Tracheostomy care kits: (1) Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray with 14 Fr Suction Catheter, REF DYND40580, Sterile; (2) Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray, REF DYND4061030, Sterile; (3) Medline Basic Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF CC3T4691A, Sterile; (4) Medline Tracheostomy Care Kit with Glove, REF CC4681A, Sterile; (5) Medline Mini Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF CC3T3030A, Sterile; and (6) Medline Mini Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF DYND40622, Non-sterile.. Recalled by MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield. Units affected: 620,735 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 3, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0561-2024.