Hawaii recalls

Medline Industries is recalling specific lots of Convenience Kits that contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL applicators due to a manufacturer recall of those applicators. Some applicators may have open or incomplete seals on their packaging, which could allow contamination. Using a contaminated applicator could lead to skin, soft tissue, or systemic infections.

Medline Convenience Kits containing BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators may have open or incomplete seals on the applicator packaging. Specific lots across four kit models (CDS860014Q, DYKM1000B, CDS860014P, DYNDV2684) are affected. If a compromised applicator is used, it could introduce contamination and lead to skin, soft tissue, or systemic infection.

Medline Industries is recalling multiple Convenience Kits because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators from affected lots. Some of these applicators may have open or incomplete seals, allowing contamination. Using a contaminated applicator during medical procedures could cause skin, soft tissue, or systemic infections.

Medline Industries is recalling specific lots of Convenience Kits that contain BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators. The applicator packaging may have an open or incomplete seal, which could allow contamination. If a contaminated applicator is used, it may cause skin, soft tissue, or systemic infection.

Medline is recalling Convenience Kits containing BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL applicators because some units may have an open or incomplete seal on the applicator packaging. This defect could allow contamination, potentially leading to skin, soft tissue, or systemic infection if the applicator is used.

Medline Convenience Kits containing BD ChloraPrep Clear skin-prep applicators are being recalled because some applicator packages may have open or incomplete seals. If the seal is compromised, the applicator could become contaminated and cause a skin, soft tissue, or systemic infection when used before surgery or procedures.

A software issue in the Baxter Novum IQ Syringe Pump (Model 40800BAXUSL) may occur when you replace an empty syringe during a multi-syringe infusion while medication still needs to be delivered. This could affect the accuracy of drug delivery. Four loaner units have been identified and are affected.

A software problem in the Baxter Novum IQ Syringe Pump (Model 40800BAXUS) can occur when a syringe empties and is replaced during a multi-syringe infusion, potentially affecting the accuracy of medication delivery. The issue affects about 14,601 units distributed nationwide.

Johnson & Johnson is sending updated surgical instructions for HEALON EndoCoat PRO and HEALON DUET PRO II viscoelastic products used in cataract surgery. The new instructions emphasize that if resistance is felt when inserting the cannula, surgeons should stop, withdraw the cannula, and reassess insertion conditions rather than forcing it—to avoid potential injury to the cornea, iris, or Descemet's membrane (a delicate eye structure).

Medline's blood draw and phlebotomy kits contain antiseptic applicators (BD ChloraPrep Clear and FREPP Clear) with wrinkles in the paper packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the packaging is damaged, the applicators could be exposed to bacterial or microbial contamination before use.

Medline's Ortho Aspiration, Should Block, and Trima Convenience Kits contain sterile applicators with wrinkles in the paper packaging that may compromise the sterile seal. If the sterile barrier is breached, patients could be exposed to microbial contamination, potentially causing localized or serious infection.

Medline Convenience Kits (Eye Kit and Cataract Preop Kit models) contain sterilized applicators with a potential packaging defect—wrinkles in the paper lidding that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the packaging is breached, patients could be exposed to microbial contamination, ranging from no injury to infection.

Medline's C-Section Prep Convenience Kits contain ChloraPrep and FREPP applicators with a potential sterility packaging breach due to wrinkles in the paper lid seal. If the sterile barrier is compromised, users may be exposed to microbial contamination. Health effects could range from no injury to localized infection, or in rare cases, serious infection requiring treatment or hospitalization.

Medline's Labor CDS and Vaginal Delivery Admission Bag kits contain ChloraPrep and FREPP applicators with wrinkled packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the seal is breached, patients and healthcare workers may be exposed to microbial contamination, ranging from no injury to serious infection requiring treatment.

Medline pre-op and cataract surgery kits containing BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators may have compromised sterile packaging due to wrinkles in the paper lidding. If the sterile barrier is breached, patients could be exposed to microbial contamination during surgery.

Medline's blood culture convenience kits contain sterile applicators with a potential packaging defect—wrinkles in the paper lidding may compromise the sterile barrier. If the seal is breached, the applicators could be exposed to microbial contamination, which could potentially cause infection if used.

Medline's IV Start Convenience Kits contain sterile applicators (BD ChloraPrep Clear and FREPP Clear) with wrinkles in the paper packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the seal is breached, patients could be exposed to microbial contamination during IV insertion or blood draws.

Medline's Arterial Line Insertion Kit (Model ART1295) contains sterilization applicators with wrinkles in the paper packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the seal is breached, patients could be exposed to microbial contamination, ranging from no effect to serious infection.

Several Medline medical convenience kits—including IV start kits, blood culture kits, and pediatric emergency trays—contain sterile applicators with wrinkles in the packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the packaging is damaged, the contents could be exposed to microbial contamination, which could cause infection ranging from minor to serious.

Medline's Ultrasound Breast Pack (Model DYNJ63375C) contains sterilized applicators with wrinkles in the paper packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the packaging is damaged, the applicators could be exposed to microbial contamination before use.

Medline Convenience Kits (Model DYNJ906437D) containing BD ChloraPrep and FREPP applicators have wrinkles in the paper packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the packaging is breached, patients could be exposed to microbial contamination.

Medline's IVS Blood Culture Kits (models DYNDH1920 and DYNDH1920A) contain sterile applicators with wrinkles in the paper packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the seal is breached, the applicators could be exposed to microbial contamination before use.

Medline Convenience Kits containing BD ChloraPrep Clear and FREPP Clear applicators may have packaging defects—wrinkles in the paper lid that could compromise the sterile barrier. If the packaging is compromised, the sterile applicators inside could be exposed to microbial contamination before use.

Several Medline Convenience Kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear and FREPP Clear applicators with wrinkled paper packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the packaging is breached, the applicators could be exposed to microbial contamination, which could lead to localized or serious infection in patients.

Two Medline Convenience Kits contain BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators with wrinkles in the paper packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier. If the sterile seal is breached, the applicators could be contaminated with microbes, potentially exposing patients and users to infection.

Diagnostica Stago identified a positive drift in quality control (QC) values in one lot of STA Staclot Protein S reagent within the product's stated 4-hour stability period. This drift could affect the accuracy of test results performed during that window. The issue affects reagent Lot 273074 distributed nationwide.

Halyard medical convenience kits contain Ritmed Neurological Sponges that may have unexpected variability in endotoxin levels. Endotoxins are bacterial substances that can trigger immune reactions in patients. The affected kits were distributed nationwide to surgical facilities.

AVID Medical is recalling 70 different neurological and spine surgical kits that contain Ritmed Neurological Sponges. The sponges may have unexpected variability in endotoxin levels, which could affect their safety and sterility during surgical use.

Halyard medical convenience kits contain Ritmed Neurological Sponges that may have unexpected variability in endotoxin levels. Endotoxins are bacterial substances that could trigger an immune response if present at higher-than-expected levels. About 11,763 kits across multiple surgical specialties are affected.

Philips has identified an unintended radiation issue affecting Philips Brilliance CT 64 CT scanner systems (Software 4.1.10.x) that could impact equipment performance. The issue affects multiple Philips CT system models including IQon, iCT, Ingenuity, and Brilliance CT 64.