Cardinal Health recalls 28-fr channel drains with specific lot numbers due to performance issues like lack of radiopacity and broken tips. Affected units may have safety concerns during medical procedures.
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 28-fr channel drains with certain lot numbers because they may not work properly in medical procedures. This could lead to complications if the drains break or don't show up on X-rays.
The drains may not show up clearly on X-rays (lack of radiopacity), have stiff or broken tips, and may not function properly during medical procedures. This could lead to complications if the drain doesn't work as intended.
Medical professionals using these drains during surgeries or wound care are most at risk. Patients receiving these drains may experience complications if the product fails.
Check the lot numbers: N210278, N210347, N210368, N210423, N210460, N210468, N210469, N210543, N220050, N220099, N220139, N220163. The product is a 28-fr channel drain with reference number JP-2290.
Look for lot numbers N210278 through N220163 on the drain packaging or label.
Cardinal Health received complaints about performance issues including lack of radiopacity, broken tips, and stiff drains that could affect medical procedures.
Check the lot numbers on the product to see if it's affected. If it is, contact Cardinal Health for further instructions.
The product may not function properly during medical procedures, which could lead to complications if the drain breaks or doesn't show up on X-rays.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0993-2023 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-0993-2023 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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