Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Medline Industries, LP Anesthesia circuit kit recall: Firm received multiple complaints of anesthesia circuit leaks due to cracks

Recall published 11 months ago

Firm received multiple complaints of anesthesia circuit leaks due to cracks in the 120" expandable tubing. Cracks and resulting leaks may lead to hypoxia, hypoventilation, and inadequate delivery of inhaled anesthetic agents, which may result in serious injury or death. Volatile anesthetics may also escape into the operating room environment.

The hazard: Device safety concern

The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

What the notice says: Firm received multiple complaints of anesthesia circuit leaks due to cracks in the 120" expandable tubing. Cracks and resulting leaks may lead to hypoxia, hypoventilation, and inadequate delivery of inhaled anesthetic agents, which may result in serious injury or death. Volatile anesthetics may also escape into the operating room environment.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0449-2026
Published
November 19, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Medline Industries, LP
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
96,406 total units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
CIRCUIT,ANES,EXTENDFLEX,120,LF DYNJAA10230 UDI-DI 40884389688589 (case), 10884389688588 (ea) Lots 25EBV570 25FBT843
UPC codes
40884389688589, 10884389688588

Products covered by this recall

Anesthesia circuit kit; CIRCUIT,ANES,EXTENDFLEX,120,LF DYNJAA10230

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 40884389688589
  • 10884389688588

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 25EBV570 25FBT843 — 96
  • 406 total units

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Medline Industries, LP — The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Who pays for a device recall

The manufacturer funds the remedy. The practical question is usually which link in the chain executes it.

  • If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.
  • Ask for written confirmation that the remedy was applied to your serial number. That is what an insurer or a future clinician will want to see.
  • If you bought it yourself online or from a pharmacy, go to the manufacturer’s recall page rather than the retailer; device claims are handled centrally.
  • Where the remedy is a software update, there is nothing to claim, but do confirm the version changed afterwards.

Company contact: Medline Industries, LP — 3 Lakes Dr, Northfield, IL, 60093-2753

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Medline Industries, LP medical devices recalled?

Firm received multiple complaints of anesthesia circuit leaks due to cracks in the 120" expandable tubing. Cracks and resulting leaks may lead to hypoxia, hypoventilation, and inadequate delivery of inhaled anesthetic agents, which may result in serious injury or death. Volatile anesthetics may also escape into the operating room environment. Firm received multiple complaints of anesthesia circuit leaks due to cracks in the 120" expandable tubing. Cracks and resulting leaks may lead to hypoxia, hypoventilation, and inadequate delivery of inhaled anesthetic agents, which may result in serious…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 40884389688589, 10884389688588; lot code 25EBV570 25FBT843 — 96, 406 total units. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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