Cardinal Health recalls specific surgical kits due to unexpected endotoxin level variations in MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges, which could pose health risks during medical procedures.
Procedure kits contain MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges that were recalled due to unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.
Cardinal Health is recalling certain surgical kits that contain MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges with unexpected endotoxin level variations. This could pose health risks during medical procedures if the sponges are used improperly.
The MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges in these kits have unexpected variability in endotoxin levels. Endotoxins are bacterial components that can cause infections or adverse reactions when introduced into the body during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals and facilities using the recalled kits are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these kits may face potential health complications due to endotoxin levels.
Check for the following catalog numbers: SBA73BPGCA (BASIC PACK), SNE11SPHKC (SPINE PACK), SNE11SPHKD (SPINE PACK), and SNE12BS01B (CRANIOTOMY PACK). The kits were sold with specific lot numbers between 11020-1 and 15463-7.
Identify the kit by its catalog number: SBA73BPGCA, SNE11SPHKC, SNE11SPHKD, or SNE12BS01B.
The MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges in these kits have unexpected variability in endotoxin levels, which could pose health risks during medical procedures.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if you have the listed catalog numbers.
Yes, the kits were sold with specific lot numbers between 11020-1 and 15463-7, but the recall record does not provide a clear deadline or specific steps for disposal.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2949-2026 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-2949-2026 from Cardinal Health. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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