# Major Recall Alert: Medline Convenience Kits Recalled Due to Serious Quality Issues Posing a Risk to Patient Health
The safety of medical products is paramount, yet a significant recall has been issued for several Medline convenience kits, including Composite Neck Dissec SHSC-LF, Ensemble Craniotomie-LF, Head Neck Pack, Plastics, Thyroidectomie Diagnostique-LF, Total Shoulder Pack BWH-LF, Tur / Cysto Pack, and Vascular Pack WRO-LF. This recall stems from issues like leaks, breakage, and other quality concerns, which could put patient health at serious risk. The recall officially began on **February 27, 2025**, and affects Canadian consumers and healthcare providers alike.
Learn why this recall matters, the essential details you need to know, and what steps you should take below.
## Why This Recall is Important
Medical convenience kits play a critical role in various healthcare procedures. Any defects in such kits **jeopardize patient safety, potentially leading to severe health risks or compromised surgical outcomes**. Issues such as leaks and breakage could result in:
- **Sterile field breaches**, increasing the risk of infection.
- **Device malfunction**, which could disrupt vital procedures.
- **Unsafe product interaction**, which may pose harm to patients or medical workers.
Healthcare providers and patients should act swiftly to address this recall and ensure no defective products remain in use.
## Details of the Recall
Here are the key details of this Medline convenience kit recall:
- **Products Impacted**:
- Composite Neck Dissec SHSC-LF
- Ensemble Craniotomie-LF
- Head Neck Pack
- Plastics
- Thyroidectomie Diagnostique-LF
- Total Shoulder Pack BWH-LF
- Tur / Cysto Pack
- Vascular Pack WRO-LF
- **Reason for Recall**: Identified leaks, breakage, and other quality issues that pose **serious health risks** to patients.
- **Recall Start Date**: February 27, 2025
- **Affected Region**: Canada
For further details and official updates, visit the official recall notice on the **[Government of Canada Recalls and Safety Alerts website](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-medline-industries-convenience-kits-containing-syringes)**.
## What You Should Do
If you have purchased or used any of these recalled Medline products, take the following actions immediately:
- **Stop Use**: Cease using any of the recalled kits, whether at home or in healthcare facilities.
- **Contact Medline or Your Supplier**: Reach out to the distributor or manufacturer for instructions on returning the product or receiving replacements.
- **Inform Healthcare Providers**: If you are a patient, notify your healthcare facility to confirm the kits being used are not part of the recall.
- **Report Adverse Events**: Should any issues or adverse effects occur, report them directly to **Health Canada** or the responsible medical device safety organization in your region.
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By addressing this recall immediately and accessing official resources, we can all play a role in ensuring greater safety in healthcare environments. Stay vigilant and spread the word about this urgent recall to help others stay informed and protected.