Medline Industries is recalling 621,457 tracheostomy care kits and nursing skills trays because the included cleaning brush has a sharp metal edge at the tip. There have also been reports of the brush bristles detaching from the wire before or during use. These kits, which include brand names like Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray and Medline Basic Tracheostomy Care Kit, were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and to several international locations including Canada, Panama, and the United Arab Emirates. Consumers should immediately identify if they have affected kits by checking the product reference (REF) and lot numbers on the packaging.
The sharp tip of the tracheostomy brush can puncture medical tubing or cause internal injuries to patients and healthcare providers during use. Additionally, if the bristles detach, they may be left behind in the airway or the tracheostomy tube, potentially causing choking, respiratory distress, or infection.
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