Events

Recall of Device Recall Needle Counters

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cardinal Health.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    63951
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0979-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-12-18
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-03-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-08-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=115133
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Tray, surgical, instrument - Product Code FSM
  • Reason
    Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.
  • Action
    Cardinal Health sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated December 18, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immedaitely stop using affected product and discard any product that may be on hand, return the enclosed acknowledgement form, notify any customers to whom you may have distributed product affected by this recall, and contact the appropriate Customer Service group to arrange for credit of any affected product discarded. For questions contact Cardinal Health Professional Services at 800-292-9332.

Device

Device Recall Needle Counters
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number: FA40SSA Lot Numbers: lot number 763998  Catalog Number: 4FM40SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 933099
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.
  • Product Description
    Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 4FA40SSA) || Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FM40SSA) || Product Usage: || Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.
  • Manufacturer
    Cardinal Health

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cardinal Health, 1430 Waukegan Rd, Mc Gaw Park IL 60085-6726
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Cardinal Health
  • Source
    USFDA