# Major Recall Alert: Medline Procedure Kits and Trays Potentially Non-Sterile, Posing Contamination Risks
Medline Industries has issued an urgent recall for multiple types of procedure kits and trays, including **Arthroscopy PK R5HC, Cardiac Cath No Mnfld Rvhs-LF, Cardio - Open Heart Bypass-LF**, and others. **Calibration issues** with the equipment used to sterilize these products may compromise the sterility assurance level, increasing the risk of **contamination or patient infection**. If left unchecked, this could pose serious risks to patient safety.
Healthcare facilities using these products must take immediate action by identifying, quarantining, and labeling the affected lot numbers. Learn more about the details and necessary safety measures below.
## Why This Recall is Important
The recall is critical because these products are essential components of sterile medical procedures, including surgeries and diagnostic interventions. Medline discovered **calibration errors** in their sterilization equipment, which may have resulted in some devices being placed into kits in a **non-sterile state**.
If non-sterile devices are introduced into the **sterile field** or used during procedures, it can lead to:
- **Contamination of surgical fields**
- **Potential life-threatening infections**
- **Increased risk of post-operative complications**
To ensure patient safety, Medline is urging all healthcare providers and facilities to immediately **quarantine affected kits** and utilize provided over-labels for clear identification.
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## Details of the Recall
This recall impacts a wide variety of custom procedure kits and trays used across multiple medical specialties, including cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, general surgery, and ENT procedures. Below is a list of the affected products:
- Arthroscopy PK R5HC
- Cardiac Cath No Mnfld Rvhs-LF
- Cardio - Open Heart Bypass-LF
- Custom Cardiovascular Procedure Kit/Tray
- Cysto Pack
- Delivery Pack
- DOS BJC - LF
- Ensemble Chirurgie Pieds-Ortho
- Ensemble Gyne Laparotomie-LF
- ENT - Minor ENT Pack-LF
- Gen. Surgery Laparoscopic-LF
- Hej-ENS Carnio Tumeur-LF
- Hip Pack
- Hip Pinning Pack
- Laminectomy PK LF
- Laparoscopic Chole WRM-LF
- Liver-Kidney Pack LF
- New Tissue Retrieval MH
- Ortho - ACL Pack
- Ortho Extremity GGH-LF
- Ortho-Knee-LF
- Sick Kids General Custom Split
- Simple Neck Dissection
- Total Knee-LF
- Vasc - AAA - LF
The affected lot numbers must be quarantined immediately to avoid further risks. For a full list of products and further information, visit the official recall announcement [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/medline-kits-containing-surgical-gowns-packs-and-drapes).
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## What You Should Do
If your facility uses any of the above-listed products, follow these safety measures promptly:
1. **Quarantine Impacted Kits:** Stop using any procedure trays or kits with affected lot numbers.
2. **Apply Over-Labels:** Medline is providing over-labels to identify the recalled products and ensure they remain unused.
3. **Contact Medline:** Coordinate with the company to arrange replacements or removal of impacted products.
4. **Educate Your Team:** Share this recall information with relevant staff to prevent inadvertent use.
Taking immediate action will help maintain sterility standards and protect patient health.
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