FDA Device

Product is labeled in part: "***MEDLINE***Extended PTFE Needle 6.5" (16.51cm) Length***Reorder: ES0016***Contents: 1 Each***SINGLE USE ONLY**latexfree***RX Only***STERILE EO***www.medline.com Manufactured for Medline Industries, Inc. MEDLINE is a registered trademark of Medline Industries, Inc. 1-800-MEDLINE***Mundelein, IL 60060 USA Made in USA.***" Part # ES0016 -- Lot #: 030608-01 and 121808-19. Product Usage: Intended for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue.

Hazard

On 6/16/2010 Unimed Surgical Products, Inc., 10401 Belcher Road, Largo, FL 33777 initiated a recall of the Medline Industries, Inc. Electrosurgical electrodes used for cutting and coagulation of soft tissue due to concerns of sterility.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Unimed Surgical Products, Inc. issued a Medical Device Removal letter dated June 4, 2010 to Medline Industries, Inc. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Medline was instructed to quarantine any undistributed product and notify its customers of the recall. For further information, contact Unimed Surgical Product, Inc. by phone 800-531-2627 or FAX 800-886-1225.

Products

Product is labeled in part: "***MEDLINE***Extended PTFE Needle 6.5" (16.51cm) Length***Reorder: ES0016***Contents: 1 Each***SINGLE USE ONLY**latexfree***RX Only***STERILE EO***www.medline.com Manufa
Brand
Unimed Surgical Products, Inc.
UPC
Lot #s: 030608-01, 121808-19.

Units Affected

1440 ea