FDA-Device2026-02-25Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Medline surgical convenience kits recalled for potential sterilization defect
What this means
Medline has recalled multiple surgical convenience kits used in orthopedic and neurosurgery procedures due to calibration issues with sterilization equipment. While the kits went through sterilization cycles, equipment calibration problems may have affected their sterility assurance. No injuries have been reported.
- Check your inventory for Medline convenience kits matching the recalled model numbers and lot numbers
- Do not use recalled kits; quarantine them and contact Medline or your supplier for instructions
- Review the FDA recall notice for the complete list of affected model numbers and lot numbers
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Medline has identified issues related to calibration of the equipment used to sterilize and package the devices. All products were exposed to the validated sterilization and packaging cycles; however, the identified calibration issues have the potential to impact the sterility assurance level (SAL) of the Recalled Products.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide.
Affected count
117907 units
Manufactured in
3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, United States
Products
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) SPINAL CDS, Model Number: CDS940087AG; 2) SPINAL CDS, Model Number: CDS940087AI; 3) TOTAL HIP CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS980832Q; 4) TOTAL HIP CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS980832R; 5) TOTAL HIP CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS980832S; 6) TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS980833Q; 7) TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS980833R; 8) TOTAL HIP PROCEDURE, Model Number: CDS980865V; 9) TOTAL HIP PROCEDURE, Model Number: CDS980865W; 10) TOTAL HIP PROCEDURE, Model Number: CDS980865X; 11) TOTAL HIP PROCEDURE, Model Number: CDS980865Y; 12) TOTAL KNEE CDS, Model Number: CDS981454K; 13) TOTAL KNEE CDS, Model Number: CDS981454L; 14) KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS, Model Number: CDS981502K; 15) TOTAL KNEE, Model Number: CDS981505O; 16) TOTAL KNEE, Model Number: CDS981505P; 17) TOTAL KNEE, Model Number: CDS981505Q; 18) TOTAL KNEE, Model Number: CDS981505R; 19) OR LAMINECTOMY CDS, Model Number: CDS981858F; 20) LAMI FUSION, Model Number: CDS982035W; 21) ARMC TOTAL KNEE CDS, Model Number: CDS982281O; 22) ARMC TOTAL KNEE CDS, Model Number: CDS982281P; 23) ARMC TOTAL KNEE CDS, Model Number: CDS982281S; 24) TOTAL HIP CDS, Model Number: CDS983036K; 25) TOTAL KNEE CDS, Model Number: CDS983042K; 26) LOWER EXTREMITY CDS, Model Number: CDS983049K; 27) ZALE SPINE CDS, Model Number: CDS983182G; 28) TOTAL KNEE CDS, Model Number: CDS983297M; 29) SITTING CERVICAL CDS, Model Number: CDS983480G; 30) SHOULDER CDS, Model Number: CDS983581K; 31) SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY CDS, Model Number: CDS983838G; 32) TOTAL HIP CDS, Model Number: CDS983840I; 33) TOTAL JOINT CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS983863D; 34) SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY CDS, Model Number: CDS983879C; 35) TOTAL JOINT, Model Number: CDS983903D; 36) GB TOTAL KNEE, Model Number: CDS984147K; 37) GB LOWER EXTREMITY, Model Number: CDS984156L; 38) LOWER EXTREMTIY, Model Number: CDS984254K; 39) LOWER EXTREMTIY, Model Number: CDS984254L; 40) LOWER EXTREMTIY, Model Number: CDS984254M; 41) LAMI MICRODISC-LF, Model Number: CDS984527I; 42) EXTREMITY CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS984607G; 43) EXTREMITY CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS984607I; 44) HANA/FRACTURE TABLE CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS984610C; 45) TOTAL JOINT CDS, Model Number: CDS985202B; 46) TOTAL JOINT CDS, Model Number: CDS985202C; 47) TRAUMA-LF, Model Number: CDS985279K; 48) ARTHROSCOPY CDS, Model Number: CDS985316A; 49) EXTREMITY CDS, Model Number: CDS985317C; 50) EXTREMITY CDS, Model Number: CDS985317D; 51) EXTREMITY CDS, Model Number: CDS985317F; 52) EXTREMITY CDS, Model Number: CDS985317G; 53) KNEE ARTHROSCOPY CDS, Model Number: CDS985425J; 54) TOTAL HIP PACK (CDSOPM834)-LF, Model Number: CDSOPM834W; 55) JOINT ASPIRATION KIT, Model Number: DYKM1161; 56) TOTAL KNEE SUPPLEMENT PACK NS, Model Number: DYKM2106; 57) KIT ORTHRO TOTAL HIP DR. NANDI, Model Number: DYKMBNDL137; 58) KIT NEUR FUS LUM POST CRANDALL, Model Number: DYKMBNDL138A; 59) KIT NEURO CRANIOTOMYANEURYSM R, Model Number: DYKMBNDL141; 60) KIT NEURO CRANIOTOMYANEURYSM R, Model Number: DYKMBNDL141A; 61) KIT NEURO CRANIOTOMYANEURYSM R, Model Number: DYKMBNDL141B; 62) KIT NEURO FUS LUM POST SANSUR, Model Number: DYKMBNDL142C; 63) KIT NEURO CRANIOTOMY ACOUSTIC, Model Number: DYKMBNDL143; 64) KIT NEURO CRANIOTOMY FOR TUMOR, Model Number: DYKMBNDL144; 65
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1421-2026More Medline recalls
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