Medline Convenience Kits containing Namic RA Syringes recall - death risk
Summary
Health Canada issued a Type I recall for Medline Convenience Kits containing Namic RA Syringes due to a potential risk of the syringe rotating adaptor unwinding during use, which may cause procedural delays or, in severe cases, death. Multiple lot numbers across angiographic kits, convenience kits, and tumescent syringe kits are affected. Healthcare providers have been advised to immediately stop using and discard the affected syringes.
What changed
Health Canada issued a Type I recall (RA-81841) for Medline Convenience Kits and Namic Custom Angiographic Kits containing Namic Angiographic Rotating Adaptor (RA) Control Syringes. The recall was initiated due to a potential risk that the syringe rotating adaptor may unwind during use, which could result in procedural delays and, in severe cases, death. Affected products include multiple catalogue numbers across LHK kits, Namic Convenience Kits, Namic Custom Angiographic Kits, and Tumescent Syringe Kits.
Healthcare providers and medical facilities should immediately stop using these products and discard the affected syringes. Healthcare professionals must identify affected lot numbers in their inventory and contact Medline Industries, LP for further information. As a Type I recall—the most serious classification—this recall requires urgent attention and immediate compliance to prevent patient harm.
What to do next
- Identify all affected Namic RA Syringe lot numbers in inventory
- Cease use and discard all affected products from Medline Convenience Kits
- Contact Medline Industries, LP for additional information and reporting
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Health product recall
Medline Convenience Kits containing Namic RA Syringes
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2026-04-07
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Product Medline Convenience Kits containing Namic RA Syringes Issue Medical devices - Performance What to do Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
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Affected products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
|---|---|---|
| LHK, CA, Southlake Regional | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | VASC1498 |
| Namic Convenience Kit | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 60701816 |
| Namic Convenience Kit | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 60780115 |
| Namic Convenience Kit | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 60701978 |
| Namic Convenience Kit | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 6014206073 |
| Namic Custom Angiographic Kit | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 60700513 |
| Namic Custom Angiographic Kit | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 60701152 |
| Namic Custom Angiographic Kit | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 60700465 |
| Tumescent Syringe Kit | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | DYNJTUMSYR |
Issue
Kits containing Namic Angiographic Rotating Adaptor (RA) Control Syringes (Namic RA Syringes) have been recalled by Medline due to a potential risk of the syringe rotating adaptor unwinding during use. If unwinding occurs, it may result in procedural delays, in severe cases, death. Customers have been advised to discard these syringes, from the kit, from further use.
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Original published date:
2026-04-02
Alert / recall type Health product recall Category Health products - Medical devices - Cardiovascular Companies Medline Industries, LP
Published by Health Canada Audience Healthcare Recall class Type I Recall date
2026-04-02
Identification number RA-81841
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