FDA-Device2026-09-16Class IPACKAGING DEFECT
Medical Action Industries epidural kits recalled for potentially compromised sterility
What this means
Medical Action Industries' Single Shot Epidural kits containing Sodium Chloride Injection ampules have been recalled because the sodium chloride ampules are subject to another recall due to potentially compromised sterility. The affected kits were distributed to hospitals and medical facilities in Iowa, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Ohio, and Louisiana.
- Check your facility's inventory against the affected lot numbers and reference numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Stop using any affected kits immediately.
- Contact Medical Action Industries or the FDA if you have questions about your specific lots.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Kits containing Sodium Chloride ampules subject to another recall are recalled due to potentially compromised sterility.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
US distribution to states of: IA, VA, MO, KS, FL, OH and LS.
Affected count
3,606
Manufactured in
25 Heywood Rd, Arden, NC, United States
Products
Kit: Single Shot Epidural 20/Cs, REF: 59553; Kit: Single Shot Epidural 20/Cs, REF: 83945B. Containing Sodium Chloride Injection, 0.9%, USP 10ml ampules
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3107-2026More Medical Action Industries recalls
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