Medline Industries is recalling approximately 714,741 medical convenience kits used in various surgical procedures, including cardiovascular, neurological, and maternity care. These pre-packaged kits contain specific lots of the SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil that were previously recalled by the original manufacturer, Stryker, because of potential defects. Consumers and healthcare providers should identify any kits with the affected lot numbers in their inventory and contact the manufacturer for guidance on how to handle or return the impacted units. If you are a patient concerned about a recent surgery, you should contact your healthcare provider for more information.
The kits contain a defective smoke evacuation component that may fail to properly clear surgical smoke or could fail during use. This poses a risk of procedure delays or potential exposure to surgical smoke during a medical operation.
Healthcare facilities should identify and stop use of affected kits containing the Stryker smoke evacuation pencil.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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