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Class I Recall For Medline’s Saline Solution Packs

 
• By Brian Bossetta

Medline Industries has issued a recall of some of its saline solution products for being non-sterile. The US FDA has designated the recall class I.

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Medline Industries issued a recall in July of its Hudson RCI Addipak Unit Does Vial, a single use 0.9% full normal saline solution that is used during inhalation and irrigation therapy. The Addipak can be used with a non-ventilatory nebulizer to clean the lungs or for tracheal irrigation.

When used for inhalation treatment, the solution restores moisture to the lungs, relieves congestion caused by colds or allergies,

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