Cardinal Health recalls 10 Fr JP-2226 channel drains due to performance issues like lack of radiopacity 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 with model JP-2226 because they have performance issues including lack of radiopacity, dull trocars, and broken tips. This 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 performance, and break easily, leading to improper wound drainage. This could cause infections or delayed healing in surgical wounds.
Medical professionals using these drains for wound drainage are most at risk. Patients receiving these drains during surgery or post-op care may experience complications if the drains malfunction.
Check for lot numbers N210278 through N220163 and UDI/DI codes 50885380182585 (cs) or 20885380182584 (ea) on the product packaging.
Look for lot numbers N210278 to N220163 and UDI/DI codes 50885380182585 (cs) or 20885380182584 (ea) on the drain packaging.
Cardinal Health received complaints about performance issues including lack of radiopacity, dull trocars, lack of flexibility, and broken tips.
Check the product for lot numbers N210278 to N220163 and UDI/DI codes 50885380182585 (cs) or 20885380182584 (ea). If you have these, contact Cardinal Health for guidance.
The recall does not include a remedy; affected users should check the product details and contact Cardinal Health for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0984-2023 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-0984-2023 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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