Medline Industries recalled 1,457 medical procedure convenience kits on December 16, 2025. The kits contain Stryker's Strykeflow 2 Suction Irrigators that may leak and emit vaporized saline. Healthcare providers and patients must stop using the devices immediately.
Medline kits containing Stryker's Strykeflow 2 Suction Irrigators due to a change in design in 2024, irrigation solution is able to travel to the handpiece and battery pack during use of the Strykeflow 2 Suction Irrigator. This design change has caused some devices to leak and/or emit vaporized saline (which can resemble smoke) during use.
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Medline Industries, LP or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
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The recall affects the following models: LAVH PROCEDURE (REF CDS980754T), GYN LAP HYSTERECTOMY CDS (REF CDS982662Q), DAVINCI HYSTERECTOMY CDS (REF CDS985344F), and others. The kits were distributed nationwide in the U.S.
A design change in the Strykeflow 2 Suction Irrigator allows irrigation solution to leak into the handpiece and battery pack. This malfunction can result in leaking and the emission of vaporized saline, which may resemble smoke.
No specific injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. However, the potential for burns exists due to the malfunction.
Patients and healthcare providers should immediately stop using the recalled kits. Contact Medline Industries for further instructions and follow the recall notifications sent via letter.
For more information, contact Medline Industries at 1-800-396-4324 or visit their website at www.medline.com.
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