Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 10, 2024
Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) STERILE 4-1/2" S/S SCISSOR (SS5031), Product Code 65145; b) STERILE S/B SCISSOR 4-1/2" (I142), Product Code 65940; c) STERILE S/B SCISSOR 5-1/2" (I140), Product Code 65945; d) STERILE CURV IRIS SCISSOR (IC164), Product Code 66150; e) STERILE STRT IRIS SCISSOR (IS163), Product Code 66155; f) STERILE LITTAUER SCISSOR (LI027), Product Code 66215; g) STERILE 5-1/2" S/S SCISSOR (SS507), Product Code 66260; h) STERILE STRT MAYO SCISSOR (ST1
Product may have a weak seal which may result in a breach of sterility of the contents if the seal fails. The weak seal may not be detectable by all users.
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Medline Industries, LP - Northfield recalled Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) STERILE 4-1/2" S/S SCISSOR (SS5031), Prod… - a moderate-severity action.
Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) STERILE 4-1/2" S/S SCISSOR (SS5031), Prod… was recalled by Medline Industries, LP - Northfield in April 10, 2024. Reason: Product may have a weak seal which may result in a breach of sterility of the contents if the seal fails. The…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1444-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medline Industries, LP - Northfield issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Product may have a weak seal which may result in a breach of sterility of the contents if the seal fails. The….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 569K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- April 10, 2024
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1444-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1444-2024) was formally reported on April 10, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 23, 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 list the affected scope as 568,849 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: Product may have a weak seal which may result in a breach of sterility of the contents if the seal fails. The weak seal may not be detectable by all users. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Panama, Canada.. 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
568,849 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) STERILE 4-1/2" S/S SCISSOR (SS5031), Product Code 65145; b) STERILE S/B SCISSOR 4-1/2" (I142), Product Code 65940; c) STERILE S/B SCISSOR 5-1/2" (I140), Product Code 65945; d) STERILE CURV IRIS SCISSOR (IC164), Product Code 66150; e) STERILE STRT IRIS SCISSOR (IS163), Product Code 66155; f) STERILE LITTAUER SCISSOR (LI027), Product Code 66215; g) STERILE 5-1/2" S/S SCISSOR (SS507), Product Code 66260; h) STERILE STRT MAYO SCISSOR (ST129), Product Code 66350; i) STERILE CURV METZENBAUM SCISSOR (MBS141), Product Code 66365; j) STERILE SATIN IRIS SCISSOR (IS163S), Product Code 66450; k) STERILE SATIN CURV IRIS SCISSOR (IC164S), Product Code 66465; l) STERILE CURV MAYO SCISSOR 5 1/2" (81310), Product Code 66665; m) STERILE 4-1/2 S/B SATIN SCISSOR (I142S), Product Code 66710; n) STERILE 6 1/2" S/B SCISSOR (11109SB), Product Code 66820; o) STERILE FINE LITTAUER SCISSOR (#FLS35), Product Code 66845; p) STERILE 7 IN STRT METZ SCISSOR (SM007), Product Code 66885; q) STERILE CURVED IRIS SCISSOR (IC165), Product Code 66890; r) STERILE CURVED METZENBAUM (ST142), Product Code 66895; s) STERILE B/B SCISSOR 6 1/2", Product Code 66995; t) STERILE 6 3/4" MAYO SCISSOR, Product Code 67160; u) STERILE STRT METZENBAUM SCISSORS(MBS55), Product Code 67165; v) STERILE SATIN IRIS SCISSORS W/ LG LOOPS, Product Code 67185; w) STERILE SATIN CRVD IRIS SCISSOR (IC170S), Product Code 67450; x) STERILE 51/2" EPISIOTOMY SCISSOR (11140), Product Code 67645; y) STERILE STRABISMUS SCISSOR,CRVD(81485), Product Code 67650; z) STERILE REPROCESSED 6 1/2" S/B SCISSOR, Product Code 66820K; aa) ST METZENBAUM SCISSOR CURVED 9"(MBS90C), Product Code I68510; bb) ST UMBILICAL SCISSOR, CRVD, 4" (11148), Product Code I68575; cc) ST. CASTROVIEJO SCISSOR CURVED (503655), Product Code I68790; dd) STERILE CURV SCISSOR (SS510), Product Code TRI66600; ee) ST ANGLED BANDAGE SCISSOR REPROCESS, Product Code TRI66670K; ff) STERILE STR MAYO SCISSOR 5 1/2" (ST115), Product Code TRI67630 MEDLINE: MEDLINE manual surgical kits labeled as: a) O.R. SCISSORS, S/B, 5.5 STERILE, Product Code DYND04000; b) O R SCISSORS S/B 5.5 HG STERILE, Product Code DYND04133
Reason for recall
Product may have a weak seal which may result in a breach of sterility of the contents if the seal fails. The weak seal may not be detectable by all users.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1444-2024 |
| Date reported | April 10, 2024 |
| Date initiated | February 23, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries, LP - Northfield |
| Firm location | Northfield, IL |
| Affected scope | 568,849 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Panama, Canada. |
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? ▼
Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) STERILE 4-1/2" S/S SCISSOR (SS5031), Product Code 65145; b) STERILE S/B SCISSOR 4-1/2" (I142), Product Code 65940; c) STERILE S/B SCISSOR 5-1/2" (I140), Product Code 65945; d) STERILE CURV IRIS SCISSOR (IC164), Product Code 66150; e) STERILE STRT IRIS SCISSOR (IS163), Product Code 66155; f) STERILE LITTAUER SCISSOR (LI027), Product Code 66215; g) STERILE 5-1/2" S/S SCISSOR (SS507), Product Code 66260; h) STERILE STRT MAYO SCISSOR (ST129), Product Code 66350; i) STERILE CURV METZENBAUM SCISSOR (MBS141), Product Code 66365; j) STERILE SATIN IRIS SCISSOR (IS163S), Product Code 66450; k) STERILE SATIN CURV IRIS SCISSOR (IC164S), Product Code 66465; l) STERILE CURV MAYO SCISSOR 5 1/2" (81310), Product Code 66665; m) STERILE 4-1/2 S/B SATIN SCISSOR (I142S), Product Code 66710; n) STERILE 6 1/2" S/B SCISSOR (11109SB), Product Code 66820; o) STERILE FINE LITTAUER SCISSOR (#FLS35), Product Code 66845; p) STERILE 7 IN STRT METZ SCISSOR (SM007), Product Code 66885; q) STERILE CURVED IRIS SCISSOR (IC165), Product Code 66890; r) STERILE CURVED METZENBAUM (ST142), Product Code 66895; s) STERILE B/B SCISSOR 6 1/2", Product Code 66995; t) STERILE 6 3/4" MAYO SCISSOR, Product Code 67160; u) STERILE STRT METZENBAUM SCISSORS(MBS55), Product Code 67165; v) STERILE SATIN IRIS SCISSORS W/ LG LOOPS, Product Code 67185; w) STERILE SATIN CRVD IRIS SCISSOR (IC170S), Product Code 67450; x) STERILE 51/2" EPISIOTOMY SCISSOR (11140), Product Code 67645; y) STERILE STRABISMUS SCISSOR,CRVD(81485), Product Code 67650; z) STERILE REPROCESSED 6 1/2" S/B SCISSOR, Product Code 66820K; aa) ST METZENBAUM SCISSOR CURVED 9"(MBS90C), Product Code I68510; bb) ST UMBILICAL SCISSOR, CRVD, 4" (11148), Product Code I68575; cc) ST. CASTROVIEJO SCISSOR CURVED (503655), Product Code I68790; dd) STERILE CURV SCISSOR (SS510), Product Code TRI66600; ee) ST ANGLED BANDAGE SCISSOR REPROCESS, Product Code TRI66670K; ff) STERILE STR MAYO SCISSOR 5 1/2" (ST115), Product Code TRI67630 MEDLINE: MEDLINE manual surgical kits labeled as: a) O.R. SCISSORS, S/B, 5.5 STERILE, Product Code DYND04000; b) O R SCISSORS S/B 5.5 HG STERILE, Product Code DYND04133. Recalled by Medline Industries, LP - Northfield. Units affected: 568,849 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Product may have a weak seal which may result in a breach of sterility of the contents if the seal fails. The weak seal may not be detectable by all users.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 10, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1444-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Panama, Canada..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1444-2024) 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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