Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 24, 2019
Anti-fog solution packaged in a Tyvek peel pouch and it is placed into various kits. Kit are labeled as follows: ROBOTIC GENERAL, LAP CHOLE, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, T&A PACK, LAP CHOLE PACK-LF, LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, EAR ACCESSORY PACK, RF LAP CHOLEPACK (LCLUI)642-LF, GEN LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, LAPAROSCOPY PELVISCOPY PACK, LAP ABDOMINAL CDS-LF, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS, GYN LAPAROSCOPY CDS, CSMC/ENDOSINUS/NASAL PACK-LF, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK, GENERAL SURGERY, MODULE TONSIL, MODULE GYN LAP N
The Anti-Fog Solution may not defog properly due to a degradation in the chemical properties.
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Medline Industries, Inc. recalled Anti-fog solution packaged in a Tyvek peel pouch and it is placed into various kits. Kit… - a moderate-severity action.
Anti-fog solution packaged in a Tyvek peel pouch and it is placed into various kits. Kit… was recalled by Medline Industries, Inc. in July 24, 2019. Reason: The Anti-Fog Solution may not defog properly due to a degradation in the chemical properties.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1984-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medline Industries, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Anti-Fog Solution may not defog properly due to a degradation in the chemical properties..
- Moderate
- severity level
- 15K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- July 24, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1984-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1984-2019) was formally reported on July 24, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 30, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Medline Industries, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukegan, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 14,550 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The Anti-Fog Solution may not defog properly due to a degradation in the chemical properties. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution to AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY. Worldwide distribution to Canada and …. 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
14,550 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
Anti-fog solution packaged in a Tyvek peel pouch and it is placed into various kits. Kit are labeled as follows: ROBOTIC GENERAL, LAP CHOLE, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, T&A PACK, LAP CHOLE PACK-LF, LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, EAR ACCESSORY PACK, RF LAP CHOLEPACK (LCLUI)642-LF, GEN LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, LAPAROSCOPY PELVISCOPY PACK, LAP ABDOMINAL CDS-LF, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS, GYN LAPAROSCOPY CDS, CSMC/ENDOSINUS/NASAL PACK-LF, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK, GENERAL SURGERY, MODULE TONSIL, MODULE GYN LAP NATALIE, GEN SURGERY LAP CHOLE PACK, T & A CDS, GYN LAPAROSCOPY PACK, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, GYN LAPAROSCOPY, TONSIL PACK, LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF, TRMC GENERAL ENDOSCOPY PACK, GENERAL ENDOSCOPIC PACK-LF, RVMC LAP CHOLE PACK, LAP CHOLE PACK, MH GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, THORACIC, GB GENERAL ENDO, T & A, DM LAPAROSCOPY PACK, THORACIC ROBOT, LAVH PACK, LAPAROSCOPY, T AND A, SINUS PACK, ROBOTICS PACK-LF, GYN LAPAROSCOPY-LF, LAPAROSCOPIC PACK, GENERAL LAP PACK, ENT PACK, OPEN HEART PK A&B&C, LAPAROSCOPIC, LAP TUBAL LIGATION PACK, ROBOTICS SI, OPEN HEART CDS, LAPAROSCOPY CDS, LAP GASTRIC BY PASS, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PK-LF, THORACOTOMY THORACOSCOPY, T AND A COBLATOR, ROBOTICS PACK, TOTAL LAP HYSTERECTOMY CDS, LAPAROSCOPY TRAY-LF, PATEWOOD T AND A PACK, FESS PACK, AMB MSL W INJECTION, LAP CHOLE CDS, NASAL SEPTOPLASTY PACK, ENDOSCOPY PACK, AMB GYN LAPAROSCOPY, GASTRIC BYPASS CDS-LF, MHC LAP CHOLE, HHOR ENT, LAP BARIATRIC, LAPAROSCOPY PACK, MHC OPEN HEART 1 OF 2, BARIATRIC, GENERAL LAP PACK-LF, MAG LAPAROSCOPY CDS, SPRINGHILL LAP CHOLE PACK, BMHM GASTRIC BAND-BYPASS PACK, NASAL PACK, LAPAROSCOPY PACK - OSC, ALT GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS, MER ROBOTIC, JAM/HRZ GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, ARTHROSCOPY PACK, MAJOR LITHOTOMY SOMC-LF, BARI GASTRECTOMY CDS, LAP GYN PACK-LF, THORACOTOMY PACK-LF, T&A PACK-LF, PELVISCOPY PACK, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY-LF, ROBOT GYN, MAJOR ENT PACK, TONSIL & ADENOIDS PACK, PROSTATE ROBOTIC, CARDIAC SURGERY CABG PACK-LF, LAP CHOLE TRAY, THORASCOPIC TETHERING OR PACK, ROBOTIC PACK, LAVH, OPEN HEART, LAP CHOLE QVH VER. B, BARIATRIC-LF, T&A TRAY #64-RF, BASIC LAP PACK W TUBING, TONSIL & ADENOID PACK, CUSTOM ENDOSCOPY PACK-LF, FESS TRAY #60-RF, LAP PACK WITHOUT TUBING, NASAL SINUS ENDOSCOPY, DAVINCI, TV LAP PACK-LF, MAD T & A, ROBOTIC GU/GYN, RICH LAVH, GYN ROBOTIC-LF, MAD GYN LAPAROSCOPY, PAD GYN LAPAROSCOPY, OSC GYN LAP, SUB GYN LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, LAPAROSCOPY-ROBOT, GYN LAP KIT, GENERAL LAP, LAP CHOLE PACK B10, LAP CHOLE CDS-LF, GYN LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, LAP CHOLE SURGICOUNT, DIAGNOSTIC LAP PACK, CABG-VEIN HARVESTING PACK-LF, TONSIL PACK UOPSC-LF, BELLEVUE T&A PACK, BGH 001471 SHOULDER PACK-LF, SCOPE LAP THOR PACK, MAIN/LAPAROSCOPY GYN PACK-LF, LAP CHOLE OR PACK, ENSEMBLE THORACO-LF, LAPAROSCOPIE CHIRURGICALE-LF, MAJOR GYN LAPAROSCOPY CDS, HEPATOBILIAIRE LAPAROSCOPIE-LF, GYNE MAJOR LAPAROSCOPY GRH-LF, LAP CHOLE PACK TBRHSC-LF, MAJOR LAPAROSCOPIC SJHC-LF, LAPAROSCOPY RVHS-LF, LAPAROSCOPY III-LF.
Reason for recall
The Anti-Fog Solution may not defog properly due to a degradation in the chemical properties.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1984-2019 |
| Date reported | July 24, 2019 |
| Date initiated | May 30, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries, Inc. |
| Firm location | Waukegan, IL |
| Affected scope | 14,550 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution to AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY. Worldwide distribution to Canada and Malaysia. |
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Anti-fog solution packaged in a Tyvek peel pouch and it is placed into various kits. Kit are labeled as follows: ROBOTIC GENERAL, LAP CHOLE, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, T&A PACK, LAP CHOLE PACK-LF, LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, EAR ACCESSORY PACK, RF LAP CHOLEPACK (LCLUI)642-LF, GEN LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, LAPAROSCOPY PELVISCOPY PACK, LAP ABDOMINAL CDS-LF, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS, GYN LAPAROSCOPY CDS, CSMC/ENDOSINUS/NASAL PACK-LF, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK, GENERAL SURGERY, MODULE TONSIL, MODULE GYN LAP NATALIE, GEN SURGERY LAP CHOLE PACK, T & A CDS, GYN LAPAROSCOPY PACK, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, GYN LAPAROSCOPY, TONSIL PACK, LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF, TRMC GENERAL ENDOSCOPY PACK, GENERAL ENDOSCOPIC PACK-LF, RVMC LAP CHOLE PACK, LAP CHOLE PACK, MH GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, THORACIC, GB GENERAL ENDO, T & A, DM LAPAROSCOPY PACK, THORACIC ROBOT, LAVH PACK, LAPAROSCOPY, T AND A, SINUS PACK, ROBOTICS PACK-LF, GYN LAPAROSCOPY-LF, LAPAROSCOPIC PACK, GENERAL LAP PACK, ENT PACK, OPEN HEART PK A&B&C, LAPAROSCOPIC, LAP TUBAL LIGATION PACK, ROBOTICS SI, OPEN HEART CDS, LAPAROSCOPY CDS, LAP GASTRIC BY PASS, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PK-LF, THORACOTOMY THORACOSCOPY, T AND A COBLATOR, ROBOTICS PACK, TOTAL LAP HYSTERECTOMY CDS, LAPAROSCOPY TRAY-LF, PATEWOOD T AND A PACK, FESS PACK, AMB MSL W INJECTION, LAP CHOLE CDS, NASAL SEPTOPLASTY PACK, ENDOSCOPY PACK, AMB GYN LAPAROSCOPY, GASTRIC BYPASS CDS-LF, MHC LAP CHOLE, HHOR ENT, LAP BARIATRIC, LAPAROSCOPY PACK, MHC OPEN HEART 1 OF 2, BARIATRIC, GENERAL LAP PACK-LF, MAG LAPAROSCOPY CDS, SPRINGHILL LAP CHOLE PACK, BMHM GASTRIC BAND-BYPASS PACK, NASAL PACK, LAPAROSCOPY PACK - OSC, ALT GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY CDS, MER ROBOTIC, JAM/HRZ GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, ARTHROSCOPY PACK, MAJOR LITHOTOMY SOMC-LF, BARI GASTRECTOMY CDS, LAP GYN PACK-LF, THORACOTOMY PACK-LF, T&A PACK-LF, PELVISCOPY PACK, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY-LF, ROBOT GYN, MAJOR ENT PACK, TONSIL & ADENOIDS PACK, PROSTATE ROBOTIC, CARDIAC SURGERY CABG PACK-LF, LAP CHOLE TRAY, THORASCOPIC TETHERING OR PACK, ROBOTIC PACK, LAVH, OPEN HEART, LAP CHOLE QVH VER. B, BARIATRIC-LF, T&A TRAY #64-RF, BASIC LAP PACK W TUBING, TONSIL & ADENOID PACK, CUSTOM ENDOSCOPY PACK-LF, FESS TRAY #60-RF, LAP PACK WITHOUT TUBING, NASAL SINUS ENDOSCOPY, DAVINCI, TV LAP PACK-LF, MAD T & A, ROBOTIC GU/GYN, RICH LAVH, GYN ROBOTIC-LF, MAD GYN LAPAROSCOPY, PAD GYN LAPAROSCOPY, OSC GYN LAP, SUB GYN LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, LAPAROSCOPY-ROBOT, GYN LAP KIT, GENERAL LAP, LAP CHOLE PACK B10, LAP CHOLE CDS-LF, GYN LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, LAP CHOLE SURGICOUNT, DIAGNOSTIC LAP PACK, CABG-VEIN HARVESTING PACK-LF, TONSIL PACK UOPSC-LF, BELLEVUE T&A PACK, BGH 001471 SHOULDER PACK-LF, SCOPE LAP THOR PACK, MAIN/LAPAROSCOPY GYN PACK-LF, LAP CHOLE OR PACK, ENSEMBLE THORACO-LF, LAPAROSCOPIE CHIRURGICALE-LF, MAJOR GYN LAPAROSCOPY CDS, HEPATOBILIAIRE LAPAROSCOPIE-LF, GYNE MAJOR LAPAROSCOPY GRH-LF, LAP CHOLE PACK TBRHSC-LF, MAJOR LAPAROSCOPIC SJHC-LF, LAPAROSCOPY RVHS-LF, LAPAROSCOPY III-LF.. Recalled by Medline Industries, Inc.. Units affected: 14,550 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The Anti-Fog Solution may not defog properly due to a degradation in the chemical properties.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 24, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1984-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Nationwide distribution to AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY. Worldwide distribution to Canada and Malaysia..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1984-2019) 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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