Cardinal Health recalls umbilical vessel catheters due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility, risking infection in neonates. Affected units include specific catalog numbers and lots.
Packaging defect may compromise sterility of the product. Use of a non-sterile product on the patient could lead to infection in neonates.
Cardinal Health is recalling umbilical vessel catheters that may have packaging defects leading to non-sterile products. Using these catheters on neonates could cause infections.
The packaging defect could allow contamination, making the catheter non-sterile. If used on neonates, this might lead to infections.
Healthcare providers using the recalled catheters for neonatal care are most at risk. The product is intended for use on newborns.
Check for catalog number 8888160325 and lots 2433100060, 2433100059, 2422700145, 2422700139, 2422700146, or 2422700142.
Look for lot numbers 2433100060, 2433100059, 2422700145, 2422700139, 2422700146, or 2422700142 on the packaging.
The recalled product is the Umbilical Vessel Catheter 2.5 French single lumen with catalog number 8888160325.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: 2433100060, 2433100059, 2422700145, 2422700139, 2422700146, or 2422700142.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Cardinal Health for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1871-2025 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-1871-2025 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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