Cardinal Health recalls Needle Counters; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat.

Recalled April 3, 2013 · FDA recall Z-0983-2013 · Cardinal Health

Hazard

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility. · FDA Class II

Units

Cat. No. 3FA70SSA: 23,808; Cat. No. 3FM70SSA: 54,912

Sold at

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

Description

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Product

Needle Counters; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 3FA70SSA) Needle Counters; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area; (Cat. No. 3FM70SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Manufacturer(s)

Cardinal Health

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →