# Major Recall Alert: Medline Convenience Kits Containing 10mL Polycarbonate Colored Syringes Recalled
Medline Industries has issued a recall on specific items and lots of its **Medline Convenience Kits**, including brands such as **Ensemble Gyneco Scopie, Ensemble Hemorroides, Gyne Laparotomy Pack, Lavh GRH LF, and PCI Pack**. The recall stems from the discovery of unapproved design changes to select SKUs of the 10mL polycarbonate colored syringes included in these kits. These changes were determined to be outside of the **510(k) FDA clearance**, which ensures product compliance and safety. Customers must immediately discard the affected syringes, though all other parts of the kits have been deemed safe for use.
Read on for critical details about this recall, why it’s important, and what steps you need to take to protect your safety.
## Why This Recall Is Important
Product recalls like this one emphasize the need for stringent safety regulations when it comes to medical equipment. Medline identified that some SKUs of the 10mL polycarbonate colored syringes in the affected kits underwent unapproved design changes. These changes mean that the syringes no longer meet the standards approved by the **FDA via the 510(k) process**, a regulatory pathway that ensures devices are safe, effective, and substantially equivalent to previously approved devices.
**Failure to meet these standards poses potential risks, including:**
- Uncertainty regarding the functionality and reliability of the syringes.
- Potential for improper dosing or delivery of medications if the syringes malfunction.
- Compromised patient care quality in settings where the syringes are used.
To minimize risks, Medline is urging customers to act immediately if they have the affected kits. Below, you’ll find the details you need to verify whether your kits are part of this recall.
## Recall Details
The recall applies to select **Medline Convenience Kits** in Canada, containing 10mL polycarbonate colored syringes. The products under recall include:
- **Ensemble Gyneco Scopie**
- **Ensemble Hemorroides**
- **Gyne Laparotomy Pack**
- **Lavh GRH LF**
- **PCI Pack**
### Key Facts About the Recall:
- **Date Announced:** October 2023 (Safety alert #32044)
- **Reason for Recall:** Unapproved design changes to 10mL syringes, outside the FDA’s 510(k) clearance.
- **Action Required:** Stop using the affected syringes immediately and discard them. Other items within the kits remain safe to use.
For the official recall notice, visit the **Canadian Recall and Safety Alerts website** here: [Medline Convenience Kits Recall](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/medline-convenience-kits-containing-select-polycarbonate-colored-syringes).
## What You Should Do
If you have purchased or use any of these affected Medline kits, **take these steps now**:
1. **Verify Your Products:** Cross-check your kits’ brand and lot numbers against the recall list on the official source link above.
2. **Discard Affected Syringes:** Remove and dispose of the recalled 10mL polycarbonate colored syringes responsibly.
3. **Continue Using Other Kit Components:** All other items in the kits are not impacted and are safe for use.
4. **Contact Medline:** Reach out to the manufacturer if you have questions or concerns about the recall.
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For further details on this recall, visit the official announcement here: [Medline Convenience Kits Recall](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/medline-convenience-kits-containing-select-polycarbonate-colored-syringes).
Stay vigilant and take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety.