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MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) BASIC NEURO PACK, REF CDS780202P; 2) BASIC NEURO PACK, REF CDS780202Q; 3) BASIC NEURO PACK, REF CDS780202R; 4) ACDF CDS, REF CDS941061M; 5) NEURO KIT, REF CDS981327Q; 6) ZALE V-P SHUNT CDS, REF CDS983186J; 7) NEURO PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0038440C; 8) NEURO PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0406347M; 9) NEURO-LF, REF DYNJ0484186M; 10) NEURO-LF, REF DYNJ0484186N; 11) NEURO VP SHUNT PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0843121K; 12) NEURO VP SHUNT/VAGAL NERVE-RF, REF DYNJ21925

Reported: December 11, 2024 Initiated: October 9, 2024 #Z-0640-2025 12847 units units

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield issued this FDA Devices recall on December 11, 2024. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 12847 units units are affected. The recall was issued because: Medline is recalling medical convenience manufactured using certain lots of SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil which were …. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0640-2025) was formally reported on December 11, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 9, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Northfield, IL. Federal records indicate 12847 units units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Medline is recalling medical convenience manufactured using certain lots of SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil which were subsequently recalled by Stryker. 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.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 2 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

12847 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) BASIC NEURO PACK, REF CDS780202P; 2) BASIC NEURO PACK, REF CDS780202Q; 3) BASIC NEURO PACK, REF CDS780202R; 4) ACDF CDS, REF CDS941061M; 5) NEURO KIT, REF CDS981327Q; 6) ZALE V-P SHUNT CDS, REF CDS983186J; 7) NEURO PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0038440C; 8) NEURO PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0406347M; 9) NEURO-LF, REF DYNJ0484186M; 10) NEURO-LF, REF DYNJ0484186N; 11) NEURO VP SHUNT PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0843121K; 12) NEURO VP SHUNT/VAGAL NERVE-RF, REF DYNJ21925S; 13) NEURO-ORTHO EXTRAS, REF DYNJ44882L; 14) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ57785B; 15) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ60825B; 16) CHRISTUS MC NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ61157C; 17) CHRISTUS CHILDRENS NEURO PK, REF DYNJ61168C; 18) CHRISTUS CHILDRENS VP SHUNT PK, REF DYNJ61174C; 19) AFCH SHUNT, REF DYNJ63317C; 20) NEURO SPINE PK, REF DYNJ63319D; 21) NEURO CAROTID ENDARTERECTO, REF DYNJ63321D; 22) DBS PACK, REF DYNJ63322A; 23) NEURO LAM, REF DYNJ64188B; 24) PACK,V-P SHUNT, REF DYNJ65472B; 25) NEURO PK, REF DYNJ66735A; 26) DR. FONTES ADD-ON PK-LF, REF DYNJ66766B; 27) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ68558A; 28) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ69019C; 29) VP SHUNT, REF DYNJ81866A; 30) VP SHUNT, REF DYNJ81866B; 31) VP SHUNT, REF DYNJ81866C; 32) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ84058A; 33) NEURO, REF DYNJ900420O; 34) CRANIO / NEURO / SPINE, REF DYNJ901072G; 35) CRANIO / NEURO / SPINE, REF DYNJ901072I; 36) LAMINECTOMY, REF DYNJ903870F; 37) MINOR NEURO, REF DYNJ904859C; 38) MINOR NEURO, REF DYNJ904859D; 39) MINOR NEURO, REF DYNJ904859F; 40) NEURO, REF DYNJ904861B; 41) NEURO, REF DYNJ904861D; 42) NEURO, REF DYNJ904861F; 43) NEURO, REF DYNJ904861G; 44) KIT V P SHUNT, REF DYNJ908835A; 45) GENERAL NEURO, REF DYNJ909744

Reason for Recall

Medline is recalling medical convenience manufactured using certain lots of SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil which were subsequently recalled by Stryker.

Details

Units Affected
12847 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Northfield, IL

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-0640-2025
Date reported December 11, 2024
Date initiated October 9, 2024
Recalling firm MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Units affected 12847 units
Distribution US Nationwide distribution.

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

Scale of Impact

12847 units units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) BASIC NEURO PACK, REF CDS780202P; 2) BASIC NEURO PACK, REF CDS780202Q; 3) BASIC NEURO PACK, REF CDS780202R; 4) ACDF CDS, REF CDS941061M; 5) NEURO KIT, REF CDS981327Q; 6) ZALE V-P SHUNT CDS, REF CDS983186J; 7) NEURO PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0038440C; 8) NEURO PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0406347M; 9) NEURO-LF, REF DYNJ0484186M; 10) NEURO-LF, REF DYNJ0484186N; 11) NEURO VP SHUNT PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0843121K; 12) NEURO VP SHUNT/VAGAL NERVE-RF, REF DYNJ21925S; 13) NEURO-ORTHO EXTRAS, REF DYNJ44882L; 14) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ57785B; 15) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ60825B; 16) CHRISTUS MC NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ61157C; 17) CHRISTUS CHILDRENS NEURO PK, REF DYNJ61168C; 18) CHRISTUS CHILDRENS VP SHUNT PK, REF DYNJ61174C; 19) AFCH SHUNT, REF DYNJ63317C; 20) NEURO SPINE PK, REF DYNJ63319D; 21) NEURO CAROTID ENDARTERECTO, REF DYNJ63321D; 22) DBS PACK, REF DYNJ63322A; 23) NEURO LAM, REF DYNJ64188B; 24) PACK,V-P SHUNT, REF DYNJ65472B; 25) NEURO PK, REF DYNJ66735A; 26) DR. FONTES ADD-ON PK-LF, REF DYNJ66766B; 27) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ68558A; 28) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ69019C; 29) VP SHUNT, REF DYNJ81866A; 30) VP SHUNT, REF DYNJ81866B; 31) VP SHUNT, REF DYNJ81866C; 32) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ84058A; 33) NEURO, REF DYNJ900420O; 34) CRANIO / NEURO / SPINE, REF DYNJ901072G; 35) CRANIO / NEURO / SPINE, REF DYNJ901072I; 36) LAMINECTOMY, REF DYNJ903870F; 37) MINOR NEURO, REF DYNJ904859C; 38) MINOR NEURO, REF DYNJ904859D; 39) MINOR NEURO, REF DYNJ904859F; 40) NEURO, REF DYNJ904861B; 41) NEURO, REF DYNJ904861D; 42) NEURO, REF DYNJ904861F; 43) NEURO, REF DYNJ904861G; 44) KIT V P SHUNT, REF DYNJ908835A; 45) GENERAL NEURO, REF DYNJ909744. Recalled by MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield. Units affected: 12847 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Medline is recalling medical convenience manufactured using certain lots of SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil which were subsequently recalled by Stryker.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 11, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0640-2025.
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-0640-2025) 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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).