Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 15, 2023
Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. SPINAL b. SPINE CDS c. TOTAL ORTHO CDS d. TOTAL KNEE CDS e. CDS HIP-LF f. KNEE TOTAL PACK-LF g. EXTREMITY CDS h. SHOULDER ARTHRO CDS i. GLENNON EXTREMITY CDS j. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY k. TOTAL KNEE l. TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT m. TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF n. TOTAL SHOULDER CDS-LF o. TOTAL KNEE CDS-3 p. TOTAL HIP CDS-3 q. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS-LF r. TOTAL HIP-LF s. TOTAL HIP/KNEE CDS t. SPINE PROCEDURE u. OPEN HEART v. LAMI w. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS x. LOWER EXT
Sterile blades within sterile kits have the potential for the blade to puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging.
Medline Industries, LP - Northfield recalled Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. SPINAL b. SPINE CDS c. TOTAL OR… — a moderate-severity action.
Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. SPINAL b. SPINE CDS c. TOTAL OR… 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-1096-2023 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-1096-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1096-2023) 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 101,102 cases (227,538 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, 6 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 — 40,409 medical devices recalls on record
Where this recall sits in the database
Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
101,102 cases (227,538 units)
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
Sterile Procedural Trays, labeled as the following: a. SPINAL b. SPINE CDS c. TOTAL ORTHO CDS d. TOTAL KNEE CDS e. CDS HIP-LF f. KNEE TOTAL PACK-LF g. EXTREMITY CDS h. SHOULDER ARTHRO CDS i. GLENNON EXTREMITY CDS j. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY k. TOTAL KNEE l. TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT m. TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF n. TOTAL SHOULDER CDS-LF o. TOTAL KNEE CDS-3 p. TOTAL HIP CDS-3 q. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS-LF r. TOTAL HIP-LF s. TOTAL HIP/KNEE CDS t. SPINE PROCEDURE u. OPEN HEART v. LAMI w. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS x. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS y. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS z. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS-LF aa. SHOULDER CDS-LF bb. PODIATRY CDS cc. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS dd. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY CDS ee. ACL CDS ff. CRANIOTOMY CDS gg. TOTAL KNEE CDS hh. TOTAL KNEE ii. TOTAL HIP CDS jj. NEW LONDON TOTAL KNEE CDS kk. TRAUMA CDS-LF ll. TOTAL JOINT CDS mm. CRANIOTOMY CDS-1 nn. SHOULDER CDS-1 oo. SPINE CDS-1 pp. TOTAL KNEE CDS-1 qq. TOTAL HIP CDS-1 rr. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS-2 ss. HAND CDS-2 tt. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS-2 uu. HAND CDS vv. BACK CDS ww. FRACTURE TABLE CDS xx. ORTHO OP CDS yy. ARTHROSCOPY CDS zz. ORTHO MINOR CDS aaa. TOTAL JOINT KNEE CDS bbb. TOTAL JOINT HIP CDS ccc. SHOULDER CDS-LF ddd. ZALE CRANIOTOMY CDS eee. ZALE TOTAL KNEE CDS fff. ZALE EXTREMITY CDS ggg. OPEN SHOULDER CDS hhh. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS iii. FHT TOTAL HIP jjj. FHT TOTAL KNEE RPLCMNT kkk. TOTAL HIP CDS lll. TOTAL KNEE CDS mmm. CCOC ACL-LF nnn. CCOC SPINAL FUSION ooo. CCOC MAJOR EXTREMITY ppp. EXTREMITY CDS qqq. PODIATRY CDS rrr. SHOULDER CDS sss. DISTAL LEG CDS ttt. HIP NAILING CDS uuu. SHOULDER CDS vvv. TOTAL HIP CDS www. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS xxx. BASIC ORTHO CDS yyy. TOTAL HIP PROCEDURE zzz. TOTAL JOINT CDS-LF aaaa. SHOULDER CDS-LF bbbb. HAND CDS-LF cccc. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS-LF dddd. TOTAL JOINT eeee. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS ffff. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS gggg. GENERAL ORTHO CDS hhhh. ARTHROSCOPY CDS iiii. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS jjjj. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY CDS kkkk. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS llll. TOTAL ORTHO CDS mmmm. GROTH LOWER EXTREMITY CDS nnnn. HIP TOTAL PACK-ANTERIOR oooo. PRAIRIE STAR SPINE CDS pppp. 4TH FLOOR SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY qqqq. FOOT & ANKLE CDS-LF rrrr. LAMI MICRODISC-LF ssss. HIP PINNING CDS-LF tttt. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS-LF uuuu. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS-LF vvvv. SPINE CDS-LF wwww. SPINE CDS-LF xxxx. LOWER EXTREMITY/ELBOW CDS yyyy. HAND CDS zzzz. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS aaaaa. SPINE CDS bbbbb. TOTAL HIP CDS ccccc. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS ddddd. HAND CDS eeeee. TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF fffff. SPINE MODULE CDS ggggg. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS-LF hhhhh. TOTAL JOINT CDS iiiii. TOTAL JOINT CDS jjjjj. ORTHO TRAUMA CDS kkkkk. ACF CDS lllll. CRANIOTOMY CDS mmmmm. TOTAL JOINT CDS nnnnn. ARTHROSCOPY CDS ooooo. EXTREMITY CDS ppppp. PODIATRY CDS qqqqq. LAMINECTOMY CDS rrrrr. EXTREMITY CDS sssss. TOTAL KNEE CDS ttttt. TOTAL HIP CDS uuuuu. TOTAL KNEE vvvvv. ANTERIOR HIP wwwww. HAND WRIST FOREARM xxxxx. LOWER EXTREMITY yyyyy. TOTAL HIP zzzzz. TOTAL KNEE aaaaaa. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY bbbbbb. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY PK cccccc. LUMBAR LAMINECTOMY PACK dddddd. CRANIOTOMY PACK-LF eeeeee. OPEN SHOULDER PACK-LF ffffff. TOTAL HIP PACK-LF gggggg. TOTAL KNEE PACK-LF hhhhhh. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY PACK-LF iiiiii. EXTREMITY PACK jjjjjj. CLOSED HEART PEDS PACK kkkkkk. ORTHO MINOR PACK-LF llllll. FRACTURE TABLE PACK-LF mmmmmm. HAND - EDOC PACK-LF nnnnnn. FOOT LV - EDOC PACK-LF oooooo. SHOULDER - EDOC PACK-LF pppppp. FOOT ANKLE PACK-LF qqqqqq. OPEN HEART TRAY rrrrrr. SHOULDER PACK-LF ssssss. ROCKVILLE ASC EXTREMITY PACK tttttt. NEURO SPINE DRH PACK-LF uuuuuu. DRH ORTHOPEDIC I AND D PACK-LF vvvvvv. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY MIOSH PACK-LF wwwwww. HAND AND FOOT PACK-LF xxxxxx. SPINE BUNDLE PACK yyyyyy. MINOR ORTHOPEDIC PACK-LF zzzzzz. FEM POP PACK-LF aaaaaaa. LAMINECTOMY PACK-LF bbbbbbb. CRANIOTOMY PACK-LF ccccccc. MAJOR ORTHO PACK-LF ddddddd. HAND WRIST PACK-LF eeeeeee. TOSH PODIATRY PACK-LF fffffff. TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY PACK-LF ggggggg. TOSH UPPER EXTREM MIOSH PK-LF hhhhhhh. OPEN HEART CHILDRENS PACK-LF iiiiiii. CRANIOTOMY PACK-LF jjjjjjj. SPINE HARPER PACK-LF kkkkkkk. CRANIOTOMY
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-1096-2023 |
| Date reported | February 15, 2023 |
| Date initiated | November 17, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries, LP - Northfield |
| Firm location | Northfield, IL |
| Affected scope | 101,102 cases (227,538 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. SPINAL b. SPINE CDS c. TOTAL ORTHO CDS d. TOTAL KNEE CDS e. CDS HIP-LF f. KNEE TOTAL PACK-LF g. EXTREMITY CDS h. SHOULDER ARTHRO CDS i. GLENNON EXTREMITY CDS j. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY k. TOTAL KNEE l. TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT m. TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF n. TOTAL SHOULDER CDS-LF o. TOTAL KNEE CDS-3 p. TOTAL HIP CDS-3 q. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS-LF r. TOTAL HIP-LF s. TOTAL HIP/KNEE CDS t. SPINE PROCEDURE u. OPEN HEART v. LAMI w. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS x. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS y. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS z. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS-LF aa. SHOULDER CDS-LF bb. PODIATRY CDS cc. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS dd. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY CDS ee. ACL CDS ff. CRANIOTOMY CDS gg. TOTAL KNEE CDS hh. TOTAL KNEE ii. TOTAL HIP CDS jj. NEW LONDON TOTAL KNEE CDS kk. TRAUMA CDS-LF ll. TOTAL JOINT CDS mm. CRANIOTOMY CDS-1 nn. SHOULDER CDS-1 oo. SPINE CDS-1 pp. TOTAL KNEE CDS-1 qq. TOTAL HIP CDS-1 rr. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS-2 ss. HAND CDS-2 tt. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS-2 uu. HAND CDS vv. BACK CDS ww. FRACTURE TABLE CDS xx. ORTHO OP CDS yy. ARTHROSCOPY CDS zz. ORTHO MINOR CDS aaa. TOTAL JOINT KNEE CDS bbb. TOTAL JOINT HIP CDS ccc. SHOULDER CDS-LF ddd. ZALE CRANIOTOMY CDS eee. ZALE TOTAL KNEE CDS fff. ZALE EXTREMITY CDS ggg. OPEN SHOULDER CDS hhh. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS iii. FHT TOTAL HIP jjj. FHT TOTAL KNEE RPLCMNT kkk. TOTAL HIP CDS lll. TOTAL KNEE CDS mmm. CCOC ACL-LF nnn. CCOC SPINAL FUSION ooo. CCOC MAJOR EXTREMITY ppp. EXTREMITY CDS qqq. PODIATRY CDS rrr. SHOULDER CDS sss. DISTAL LEG CDS ttt. HIP NAILING CDS uuu. SHOULDER CDS vvv. TOTAL HIP CDS www. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS xxx. BASIC ORTHO CDS yyy. TOTAL HIP PROCEDURE zzz. TOTAL JOINT CDS-LF aaaa. SHOULDER CDS-LF bbbb. HAND CDS-LF cccc. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS-LF dddd. TOTAL JOINT eeee. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS ffff. LOWER EXTREMITY CDS gggg. GENERAL ORTHO CDS hhhh. ARTHROSCOPY CDS iiii. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS jjjj. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY CDS kkkk. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS llll. TOTAL ORTHO CDS mmmm. GROTH LOWER EXTREMITY CDS nnnn. HIP TOTAL PACK-ANTERIOR oooo. PRAIRIE STAR SPINE CDS pppp. 4TH FLOOR SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY qqqq. FOOT & ANKLE CDS-LF rrrr. LAMI MICRODISC-LF ssss. HIP PINNING CDS-LF tttt. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS-LF uuuu. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS-LF vvvv. SPINE CDS-LF wwww. SPINE CDS-LF xxxx. LOWER EXTREMITY/ELBOW CDS yyyy. HAND CDS zzzz. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS aaaaa. SPINE CDS bbbbb. TOTAL HIP CDS ccccc. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS ddddd. HAND CDS eeeee. TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF fffff. SPINE MODULE CDS ggggg. UPPER EXTREMITY CDS-LF hhhhh. TOTAL JOINT CDS iiiii. TOTAL JOINT CDS jjjjj. ORTHO TRAUMA CDS kkkkk. ACF CDS lllll. CRANIOTOMY CDS mmmmm. TOTAL JOINT CDS nnnnn. ARTHROSCOPY CDS ooooo. EXTREMITY CDS ppppp. PODIATRY CDS qqqqq. LAMINECTOMY CDS rrrrr. EXTREMITY CDS sssss. TOTAL KNEE CDS ttttt. TOTAL HIP CDS uuuuu. TOTAL KNEE vvvvv. ANTERIOR HIP wwwww. HAND WRIST FOREARM xxxxx. LOWER EXTREMITY yyyyy. TOTAL HIP zzzzz. TOTAL KNEE aaaaaa. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY bbbbbb. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY PK cccccc. LUMBAR LAMINECTOMY PACK dddddd. CRANIOTOMY PACK-LF eeeeee. OPEN SHOULDER PACK-LF ffffff. TOTAL HIP PACK-LF gggggg. TOTAL KNEE PACK-LF hhhhhh. SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY PACK-LF iiiiii. EXTREMITY PACK jjjjjj. CLOSED HEART PEDS PACK kkkkkk. ORTHO MINOR PACK-LF llllll. FRACTURE TABLE PACK-LF mmmmmm. HAND - EDOC PACK-LF nnnnnn. FOOT LV - EDOC PACK-LF oooooo. SHOULDER - EDOC PACK-LF pppppp. FOOT ANKLE PACK-LF qqqqqq. OPEN HEART TRAY rrrrrr. SHOULDER PACK-LF ssssss. ROCKVILLE ASC EXTREMITY PACK tttttt. NEURO SPINE DRH PACK-LF uuuuuu. DRH ORTHOPEDIC I AND D PACK-LF vvvvvv. KNEE ARTHROSCOPY MIOSH PACK-LF wwwwww. HAND AND FOOT PACK-LF xxxxxx. SPINE BUNDLE PACK yyyyyy. MINOR ORTHOPEDIC PACK-LF zzzzzz. FEM POP PACK-LF aaaaaaa. LAMINECTOMY PACK-LF bbbbbbb. CRANIOTOMY PACK-LF ccccccc. MAJOR ORTHO PACK-LF ddddddd. HAND WRIST PACK-LF eeeeeee. TOSH PODIATRY PACK-LF fffffff. TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY PACK-LF ggggggg. TOSH UPPER EXTREM MIOSH PK-LF hhhhhhh. OPEN HEART CHILDRENS PACK-LF iiiiiii. CRANIOTOMY PACK-LF jjjjjjj. SPINE HARPER PACK-LF kkkkkkk. CRANIOTOMY. Recalled by Medline Industries, LP - Northfield. Units affected: 101,102 cases (227,538 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-1096-2023.
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-1096-2023) 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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