Cardinal Health recalls 10 Fr Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains (REF JP-2187) due to performance issues like lack of radiopacity, dull trocars, and broken tips. Affected units have specific lot numbers and UDI/DI codes.
Cardinal Health recently received multiple complaints regarding various performance issues with Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains including lack of radiopacity in wound drains, dull trocars impacting product performance, lack of flexibility of wound drains, and broken wound tips.
Cardinal Health is recalling 10 Fr Jackson-Pratt Channel Drains (REF JP-2187) because they have issues with radiopacity, dull trocars, and broken tips. These problems could lead to improper wound drainage and complications during medical procedures.
The drains may not show up clearly on X-rays (lack of radiopacity), have dull trocars that affect function, and break easily, potentially causing improper wound drainage or complications.
Medical professionals and patients using the recalled channel drains for wound drainage. Those with specific lot numbers or UDI/DI codes are most at risk.
Check for lot numbers N210278, N210368, N210423, N210460, N210468, N210469, N210543, N220050, N220099, N220139, N220163 or UDI/DI codes 50885380182424(cs) and 20885380182423(ea).
Verify your drain's lot number or UDI/DI code against the listed numbers to confirm if it's affected.
The recalled drains have issues including lack of radiopacity (not showing clearly on X-rays), dull trocars affecting performance, lack of flexibility, and broken tips.
Check for lot numbers N210278, N210368, N210423, N210460, N210468, N210469, N210543, N220050, N220099, N220139, N220163 or UDI/DI codes 50885380182424(cs) and 20885380182423(ea).
The recall does not require immediate stop use; check if your drain is affected before taking action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0968-2023 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-0968-2023 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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