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Cardinal Health recalls Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block;
Recalled April 3, 2013 · FDA recall Z-0979-2013 · 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. 4FA40SSA: 96; Cat. No. 4FM40SSA: 32,592
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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 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(s)
Cardinal Health
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →