Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 15, 2023
Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. LAPAROTOMY CDS-LF b. LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF c. BASIC LAPAROSCOPY CDS d. LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF e. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PROCEDURE f. LAP CHOLE CDS g. COLO-RECTAL CDS-LF h. MAJOR PROCEDURE-LF i. HYPOSPADIUS CDS j. LAPAROSCOPY-GENERAL k. LAP CHOLE CDS l. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS m. MINOR PROCEDURE CDS n. MAJOR CDS o. HERNIA CDS p. MINOR CDS q. MAJOR PROCEDURE CDS r. LAP GASTRIC BYPASS CDS UCC s. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS t. LAP CHOLE CDS u. CUH MAJOR PROC
Sterile blades within sterile kits have the potential for the blade to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging.
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Medline Industries, LP - Northfield recalled Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. LAPAROTOMY CDS-LF b. LAPAROSCOPY … - a moderate-severity action.
Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. LAPAROTOMY CDS-LF b. LAPAROSCOPY … was recalled by Medline Industries, LP - Northfield in February 15, 2023. Reason: Sterile blades within sterile kits have the potential for the blade to puncture the outer foil layer of the s…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1074-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medline Industries, LP - Northfield issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Sterile blades within sterile kits have the potential for the blade to puncture the outer foil layer of the s….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- February 15, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1074-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1074-2023) was formally reported on February 15, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 17, 2022. 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 list the affected scope as 42,593 cases (117,470 units).
The documented reason for this recall is: Sterile blades within sterile kits have the potential for the blade to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Turks & Caicos, United Arab Emirates.. 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 - 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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
42,593 cases (117,470 units)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. LAPAROTOMY CDS-LF b. LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF c. BASIC LAPAROSCOPY CDS d. LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF e. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PROCEDURE f. LAP CHOLE CDS g. COLO-RECTAL CDS-LF h. MAJOR PROCEDURE-LF i. HYPOSPADIUS CDS j. LAPAROSCOPY-GENERAL k. LAP CHOLE CDS l. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS m. MINOR PROCEDURE CDS n. MAJOR CDS o. HERNIA CDS p. MINOR CDS q. MAJOR PROCEDURE CDS r. LAP GASTRIC BYPASS CDS UCC s. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS t. LAP CHOLE CDS u. CUH MAJOR PROCEDURE CDS v. LAPAROSCOPIC CDS-LF w. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF x. MAJOR ABDOMINAL CDS y. LAP CHOLE CDS z. GENERAL SURGERY CDS aa. MAJOR ABDOMINAL/GENERAL-LF bb. LAP CHOLE/LAPAROSCOPIC ABD-LF cc. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS dd. LAPAROSCOPY CDS ee. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS ff. LAP CHOLE CDS UCC-LF gg. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS hh. LAPAROSCOPY CDS ii. BARIATRIC PROCEDURE jj. MINOR SURGERY CDS kk. LAP CHOLE CDS ll. ACH MINOR PROCEDURE mm. ACH MINOR PROCEDURE nn. ACH MAJOR ABDOMINAL oo. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY pp. LAP COLECTOMY PACK-LF qq. MINOR PROCEDURE PACK-LF rr. OPERATIVE LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF ss. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF tt. MAJOR PROCEDURE PACK-LF uu. GYN MAJOR ABDOMINAL PACK-LF vv. MAJOR ABDOMINAL HARPER PACK-LF ww. LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF xx. LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF yy. MINOR PACK-LF zz. MINOR PROCEDURE PACK-LF aaa. LAP CHOLE PACK bbb. LAP APPY PACK ccc. LAP APPY PACK ddd. OPEN HERNIA APPY PACK eee. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF fff. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF ggg. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF hhh. MINOR PACK-LF iii. LAPAROTOMY BASIC PACK-LF jjj. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF kkk. MINOR PACK-LF lll. LAPAROSCOPIC - UNIV mmm. KIDNEY - UNIV nnn. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF ooo. LASER LAP PACK ppp. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF qqq. MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF rrr. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF sss. MINOR PACK-LF ttt. MAJOR ABDOMINAL PACK-LF uuu. DAVINCI PACK-LF vvv. LAP CHOLE PACK www. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-GYN xxx. LAP CHOLE PACK yyy. MINOR PACK zzz. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF aaaa. MAJOR PACK bbbb. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF cccc. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF dddd. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF eeee. MINOR PACK-LF ffff. LAP CHOLE III-LF gggg. ROBOTICS PACK-LF hhhh. MINOR PACK iiii. PELVIC LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF jjjj. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF kkkk. UNIVERSAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF llll. LAPAROSCOPY PACK mmmm. LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF nnnn. LAPCHOLE II PACK-LF oooo. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF pppp. MINOR PACK-LF qqqq. MAJOR LAP PACK-LF rrrr. MINOR PROCEDURE CUSTOM PACK-LF ssss. MINOR PACK-LF tttt. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF uuuu. MONTEFIORE MVH LAPAROTOMY PACK vvvv. MINOR PACK-LF wwww. LAPAROSCOPY PK/ALTAMONTE xxxx. LAPAROSCOPY PK yyyy. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF zzzz. PPM-ICD PACK-LF aaaaa. STANDARD PACK-LF bbbbb. LAP CHOLE PACK ccccc. LAP TRAY-LF ddddd. MINOR PACK eeeee. BARIATRIC PACK #117-RF fffff. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK ggggg. TORNETTA ACETABULUM/PE PK hhhhh. MLD PACK iiiii. LAP CHOLE TRAY-LF jjjjj. SET UP PACK-LF kkkkk. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF lllll. MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK mmmmm. MVFF/FIBU #54-RF nnnnn. MAJOR GENERAL PACK ooooo. LAPAROSCOPY PACK ppppp. MINOR PACK-LF qqqqq. LAP CHOLE TRAY rrrrr. MINOR OPEN-RF-LF sssss. LAPAROSCOPY-RF-LF ttttt. MAJOR OPEN-RF-LF uuuuu. MONTEFIORE MVH MINOR PACK vvvvv. GLENNON GENERAL MAJOR PACK-LF wwwww. LAP CHOLE PACK xxxxx. MINOR PACK-LF yyyyy. MAJOR SET UP PACK-LF zzzzz. SCC RECTAL PACK aaaaaa. MINI LAPAROTOMY #16-RF bbbbbb. LAP CHOLE PACK cccccc. LAPAROSCOPY TRAY SC-LF dddddd. MINOR PACK eeeeee. LAP CHOLE PACK ffffff. SET UP PACK gggggg. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF hhhhhh. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK iiiiii. MAJOR ABDOMINAL PACK jjjjjj. OSC MINOR PACK-LF kkkkkk. MINOR SURGERY PACK llllll. BASIC LAPAROTOMY mmmmmm. GENERAL RECTAL PACK-LF nnnnnn. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF oooooo. LAP CHOLE PACK pppppp. LAPAROTOMY PK qqqqqq. LAPAROSCOPIC GALLBLADDER PACK rrrrrr. LAP CHOLE ssssss. LAPAROSCOPY tttttt. LAPAROTOMY uuuuuu. MINOR PACK vvvvvv. MINOR PACK wwwwww. MAJOR PACK xxxxxx. MINOR PACK yyyyyy. PEDIATRIC LAP PACK zzzzzz. MINOR PROCEDURE PACK-LF aaaaaaa. LAPAROSCOPY PACK bbbbbbb. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF ccccccc. PEDIATRIC LAP PACK-LF ddddddd. MINOR PACK-LF eeeeeee. MINOR ABDOMINAL PROCEDURPK-LF fffffff. GENERAL LAPAROS
Reason for recall
Sterile blades within sterile kits have the potential for the blade to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1074-2023 |
| Date reported | February 15, 2023 |
| Date initiated | November 17, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries, LP - Northfield |
| Firm location | Northfield, IL |
| Affected scope | 42,593 cases (117,470 units) |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Turks & Caicos, United Arab Emirates. |
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
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. LAPAROTOMY CDS-LF b. LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF c. BASIC LAPAROSCOPY CDS d. LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF e. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PROCEDURE f. LAP CHOLE CDS g. COLO-RECTAL CDS-LF h. MAJOR PROCEDURE-LF i. HYPOSPADIUS CDS j. LAPAROSCOPY-GENERAL k. LAP CHOLE CDS l. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS m. MINOR PROCEDURE CDS n. MAJOR CDS o. HERNIA CDS p. MINOR CDS q. MAJOR PROCEDURE CDS r. LAP GASTRIC BYPASS CDS UCC s. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS t. LAP CHOLE CDS u. CUH MAJOR PROCEDURE CDS v. LAPAROSCOPIC CDS-LF w. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF x. MAJOR ABDOMINAL CDS y. LAP CHOLE CDS z. GENERAL SURGERY CDS aa. MAJOR ABDOMINAL/GENERAL-LF bb. LAP CHOLE/LAPAROSCOPIC ABD-LF cc. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS dd. LAPAROSCOPY CDS ee. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS ff. LAP CHOLE CDS UCC-LF gg. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS hh. LAPAROSCOPY CDS ii. BARIATRIC PROCEDURE jj. MINOR SURGERY CDS kk. LAP CHOLE CDS ll. ACH MINOR PROCEDURE mm. ACH MINOR PROCEDURE nn. ACH MAJOR ABDOMINAL oo. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY pp. LAP COLECTOMY PACK-LF qq. MINOR PROCEDURE PACK-LF rr. OPERATIVE LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF ss. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF tt. MAJOR PROCEDURE PACK-LF uu. GYN MAJOR ABDOMINAL PACK-LF vv. MAJOR ABDOMINAL HARPER PACK-LF ww. LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF xx. LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF yy. MINOR PACK-LF zz. MINOR PROCEDURE PACK-LF aaa. LAP CHOLE PACK bbb. LAP APPY PACK ccc. LAP APPY PACK ddd. OPEN HERNIA APPY PACK eee. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF fff. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF ggg. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF hhh. MINOR PACK-LF iii. LAPAROTOMY BASIC PACK-LF jjj. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF kkk. MINOR PACK-LF lll. LAPAROSCOPIC - UNIV mmm. KIDNEY - UNIV nnn. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF ooo. LASER LAP PACK ppp. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF qqq. MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF rrr. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF sss. MINOR PACK-LF ttt. MAJOR ABDOMINAL PACK-LF uuu. DAVINCI PACK-LF vvv. LAP CHOLE PACK www. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-GYN xxx. LAP CHOLE PACK yyy. MINOR PACK zzz. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF aaaa. MAJOR PACK bbbb. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF cccc. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF dddd. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF eeee. MINOR PACK-LF ffff. LAP CHOLE III-LF gggg. ROBOTICS PACK-LF hhhh. MINOR PACK iiii. PELVIC LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF jjjj. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF kkkk. UNIVERSAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF llll. LAPAROSCOPY PACK mmmm. LAPAROTOMY PACK-LF nnnn. LAPCHOLE II PACK-LF oooo. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF pppp. MINOR PACK-LF qqqq. MAJOR LAP PACK-LF rrrr. MINOR PROCEDURE CUSTOM PACK-LF ssss. MINOR PACK-LF tttt. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF uuuu. MONTEFIORE MVH LAPAROTOMY PACK vvvv. MINOR PACK-LF wwww. LAPAROSCOPY PK/ALTAMONTE xxxx. LAPAROSCOPY PK yyyy. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF zzzz. PPM-ICD PACK-LF aaaaa. STANDARD PACK-LF bbbbb. LAP CHOLE PACK ccccc. LAP TRAY-LF ddddd. MINOR PACK eeeee. BARIATRIC PACK #117-RF fffff. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK ggggg. TORNETTA ACETABULUM/PE PK hhhhh. MLD PACK iiiii. LAP CHOLE TRAY-LF jjjjj. SET UP PACK-LF kkkkk. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF lllll. MAJOR LAPAROTOMY PACK mmmmm. MVFF/FIBU #54-RF nnnnn. MAJOR GENERAL PACK ooooo. LAPAROSCOPY PACK ppppp. MINOR PACK-LF qqqqq. LAP CHOLE TRAY rrrrr. MINOR OPEN-RF-LF sssss. LAPAROSCOPY-RF-LF ttttt. MAJOR OPEN-RF-LF uuuuu. MONTEFIORE MVH MINOR PACK vvvvv. GLENNON GENERAL MAJOR PACK-LF wwwww. LAP CHOLE PACK xxxxx. MINOR PACK-LF yyyyy. MAJOR SET UP PACK-LF zzzzz. SCC RECTAL PACK aaaaaa. MINI LAPAROTOMY #16-RF bbbbbb. LAP CHOLE PACK cccccc. LAPAROSCOPY TRAY SC-LF dddddd. MINOR PACK eeeeee. LAP CHOLE PACK ffffff. SET UP PACK gggggg. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF hhhhhh. GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK iiiiii. MAJOR ABDOMINAL PACK jjjjjj. OSC MINOR PACK-LF kkkkkk. MINOR SURGERY PACK llllll. BASIC LAPAROTOMY mmmmmm. GENERAL RECTAL PACK-LF nnnnnn. LAP CHOLE PACK-LF oooooo. LAP CHOLE PACK pppppp. LAPAROTOMY PK qqqqqq. LAPAROSCOPIC GALLBLADDER PACK rrrrrr. LAP CHOLE ssssss. LAPAROSCOPY tttttt. LAPAROTOMY uuuuuu. MINOR PACK vvvvvv. MINOR PACK wwwwww. MAJOR PACK xxxxxx. MINOR PACK yyyyyy. PEDIATRIC LAP PACK zzzzzz. MINOR PROCEDURE PACK-LF aaaaaaa. LAPAROSCOPY PACK bbbbbbb. LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF ccccccc. PEDIATRIC LAP PACK-LF ddddddd. MINOR PACK-LF eeeeeee. MINOR ABDOMINAL PROCEDURPK-LF fffffff. GENERAL LAPAROS. Recalled by Medline Industries, LP - Northfield. Units affected: 42,593 cases (117,470 units).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Sterile blades within sterile kits have the potential for the blade to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 15, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1074-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Turks & Caicos, United Arab Emirates..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1074-2023) 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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