Medline Industries is recalling approximately 174 Medline Umbilical Trays because of a possible packaging defect in the outer Tyvec pouch designed to keep the product sterile. If this pouch is compromised, the catheters and trays may no longer be sterile, which can lead to infections during medical procedures. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date. If you possess these trays, you should stop using them and contact your healthcare provider or Medline for return instructions.
The outer packaging pouch may have a defect that prevents it from maintaining a sterile barrier for the surgical instruments inside. Using non-sterile umbilical trays on patients, particularly newborns, poses a risk of introducing bacteria and causing serious infections.
Possible packaging defect impacting the outer Tyvec pouch that protects the sterile product.
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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