Medline surgical and procedure kits recalled for lidocaine ampule quality issues
What this means
Multiple Medline medical kits containing lidocaine ampules manufactured by Huons Co., Ltd. are being recalled due to quality issues found during an FDA inspection of Huons' manufacturing facility. The affected kits are used for various surgical and medical procedures including suturing, chest tube insertion, biopsies, and arterial line placement.
- Check your facility's inventory for any of the listed Medline kit model numbers and lot numbers.
- Do not use affected kits until you receive further guidance from Medline or FDA.
- Contact Medline or consult the FDA recall notice for specific lot numbers and model numbers at your location.
- Report any adverse events or problems to FDA MedWatch.
The agency's original wording
The kits containing Huons Lidocaine HCL Injection USP 1% 10mg/ml 5mL Ampules (Lidocaine Ampules)(OEM). A recall notice was issued by Huons Co., Ltd. for Lidocaine Ampules due to quality issues identified during a recent FDA manufacturing inspection of its drug manufacturing site.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2542-2026More Medline recalls
- FDA-Device2026-10-07Medline Basic and Medlite homecare bed hand pendants recalled for fire hazard
- FDA-Device2026-09-30Medline neurological surgical kits recalled for elevated endotoxin levels in sponges
- FDA-Device2026-09-30Medline Convenience Kits Major Pack recalled for elevated endotoxin levels in neurological sponges
- FDA-Device2026-09-30Medline Convenience Kits recalled for elevated endotoxin levels in sponges
- FDA-Device2026-09-30Medline sinus convenience kits recalled for sharp brush edges risking cut injury
Want us to check the next one for you?
We read every CPSC, FDA, USDA, and NHTSA notice and email you a plain-English Sunday brief covering your household — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.