Medline Sterile Scissors and Forceps Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach

Agency Publication Date: December 12, 2025

Summary

Medline Industries, LP is recalling 109 units of sterile scissors and forceps because the packaging seals may be weak. This defect can lead to a breach in the sterility of the instruments if the seal fails during storage or handling. The recall affects 5.5-inch sharp/blunt scissors (Item DYND04000) and 5.5-inch Kelly forceps (Item DYNJ04048) distributed in five states. If these non-sterile items are used in medical procedures, it could lead to an increased risk of infection for the patient.

Risk

A weak or failed packaging seal allows bacteria and other environmental contaminants to enter what should be a sterile environment. Using instruments from compromised packaging significantly increases the risk of post-surgical infections or other clinical complications.

What You Should Do

This recall involves Medline sterile 5.5-inch sharp/blunt scissors (Item DYND04000, Lot 2023102590) and 5.5-inch Kelly forceps (Item DYNJ04048, Lot 2023112290).
Check your inventory for items with Item Number DYND04000 and Lot 2023102590, or Item Number DYNJ04048 and Lot 2023112290. You can also verify the UDI-DI codes on the packaging labels; for the scissors, check for 10193489191349 or 20193489191346, and for the forceps, check for 10193489195248 or 20193489195245.
Stop using the recalled items immediately and remove them from any surgical kits or clinical areas.
Contact Medline Industries, LP or your medical supply distributor to arrange for the return, replacement, or correction of the affected sterile instruments.
Call the FDA's medical device recall line at 1-888-463-6332 for more information about this safety alert.

Your Remedy Options

Other Action

How to: Stop using the recalled product. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.

Affected Products

Product: SCISSORS, OR, SHARP/BLUNT, 5.5", STERILE (Item DYND04000)

Variants: 5.5 inch, Sharp/Blunt, Sterile

Model / REF:

DYND04000

Lot Numbers:

2023102590

UDI:

10193489191349

20193489191346

56 units affected.

Product: FORCEP, STD STR, STERILE KELLY, 5.5 IN (Item DYNJ04048)

Variants: 5.5 inch, Standard Straight, Sterile Kelly

Model / REF:

DYNJ04048

Lot Numbers:

2023112290

UDI:

10193489195248

20193489195245

53 units affected.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 98066

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Medline Industries, LP

Sold By: Hospitals; Medical facilities; Surgical centers; Medical distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (56 units; 53 units)

Distributed To: California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall involves Medline sterile 5.5-inch sharp/blunt scissors (Item DYND04000, Lot 2023102590) and 5.5-inch Kelly forceps (Item DYNJ04048, Lot 2023112290).

Check your inventory for items with Item Number DYND04000 and Lot 2023102590, or Item Number DYNJ04048 and Lot 2023112290. You can also verify the UDI-DI codes on the packaging labels; for the scissors, check for 10193489191349 or 20193489191346, and for the forceps, check for 10193489195248 or 20193489195245.

Stop using the recalled items immediately and remove them from any surgical kits or clinical areas.

Contact Medline Industries, LP or your medical supply distributor to arrange for the return, replacement, or correction of the affected sterile instruments.

Call the FDA's medical device recall line at 1-888-463-6332 for more information about this safety alert.

Affected Products

Product: SCISSORS, OR, SHARP/BLUNT, 5.5", STERILE (Item DYND04000)

Variants: 5.5 inch, Sharp/Blunt, Sterile

Model / REF:

DYND04000

Lot Numbers:

2023102590

UDI:

10193489191349

20193489191346

56 units affected.

Product: FORCEP, STD STR, STERILE KELLY, 5.5 IN (Item DYNJ04048)

Variants: 5.5 inch, Standard Straight, Sterile Kelly

Model / REF:

DYNJ04048

Lot Numbers:

2023112290

UDI:

10193489195248

20193489195245

53 units affected.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 98066

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Medline Industries, LP

Sold By: Hospitals; Medical facilities; Surgical centers; Medical distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (56 units; 53 units)

Distributed To: California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan