Cardinal Health Suction Canister Liner Recall: Loss of Suction on Low Settings
Cardinal Health recalls MEDI-VAC CRD Suction Canister Liners with specific lot numbers due to potential loss of suction on low settings from misalignment.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The above-listed lots of Cardinal Health Medi-Vac CRD" Suction Canister Liners 1L may experience loss of suction on low or low intermittent suction settings, due to a misalignment of the liner with the outer hard canister.
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What happened, in plain English
Cardinal Health is recalling certain MEDI-VAC CRD Suction Canister Liners because they may lose suction on low or low intermittent settings due to misalignment with the canister. This could cause incomplete suction during medical procedures, potentially leading to ineffective treatment or complications. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/56488-cardinal-health-suction-canister-liner-recall-loss-of-suction-on.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/56488-cardinal-health-suction-canister-liner-recall-loss-of-suction-on · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0754-2024
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“Cardinal Health Suction Canister Liner Recall: Loss of Suction on Low Settings.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/56488-cardinal-health-suction-canister-liner-recall-loss-of-suction-on. Based on FDA recall #Z-0754-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0754-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The liners may become misaligned with the outer hard canister, causing loss of suction on low or low intermittent settings. This could result in ineffective suction during medical procedures, potentially leading to complications for patients.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using suction equipment with the recalled liners are most at risk. Patients receiving suction therapy may experience incomplete treatment if the liner fails to maintain proper suction.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the lot numbers listed: J308-602 through J310-644. The product is the MEDI-VAC CRD Suction Canister Liner, 1L size, manufactured by Cardinal Health.
- Brand
Cardinal Health- Category
Medical device
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0754-2024 | CardinalHealth Suction Canister Liner, MEDI-VAC CRD, REF 65651-510; UDI/DI 50630140152649 (case), Lot Numbers: J308-602, J308-605, J308-609, J308-623, J308-624, J308-625, J308-628, J308-629, J308-630, J308-632, J308-633, J308-634, J308-635, J308-636, J308-637, J308-640, J308-642, J308-607, J308-643, J309-603, J309-607, J309-623, J309-627, J309-630, J309-632, J309-635, J309-636, J309-637, J310-601, J310-609, J310-621, J310-622, J310-626, J310-627, J310-641, J310-642, J310-643, J310-644 | 3505730 units |
| Z-0755-2024 | Cardinal Health MEDI-VAC CRD Suction Canister Liner, 1000 mL Suction Canister Liner Kit with 5 mm 1.8 m Tube, REF 65651-516; 50630140152633 (case), Lot Numbers: J308-606, J308-624, J308-628 J308-642, J308-643, J309-608, J309-610, J309-622, J309-626, J309-633, J309-645, J310-602, J310-617, J310-645 | 203244 units |
| Z-0756-2024 | Cardinal Health Suction Canister Liner, MEDI-VAC CRD 1000 mL Suction Canister Liner Kit with 6 mm 1.8 m Tube, REF 65651-517; 50630140152670 (case), Lot Numbers: J308-625, J308-629, J308-637, J309-616, J309-634, J309-646, J309-647, J310-603, J310-618 | 74515 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Number
Look for the lot numbers on the product label: J308-602, J308-605, J308-609, J308-623, J308-624, J308-625, J308-628, J308-629, J308-630, J308-632, J308-633, J308-634, J308-635, J308-636, J308-637, J308-640, J308-642, J308-607, J308-643, J309-603, J309-607, J309-623, J309-627, J309-630, J309-632, J309-635, J309-636, J309-637, J310-601, J310-609, J310-621, J310-622, J310-626, J310-627, J310-641, J310-642, J310-643, J310-644
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0754-2024 (December 21, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0754-2024 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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