Cardinal Health recalls Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringes due to potential air reintroduction after expelling air. Affected units have specific product codes and were sold in certain regions.
Potential for the plunger to draw back after the air has been expelled and reintroduce air back into the syringe.
Cardinal Health is recalling Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringes with a specific product code because the plunger might draw air back into the syringe after expelling air. This could lead to air being reintroduced into the IV system, potentially causing issues during medical procedures.
The syringe's plunger may pull air back into the syringe after air is expelled, which could reintroduce air into the intravenous system. This might cause air embolism or other complications during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the syringe for IV flushes are most likely affected. Patients receiving IV treatments using this syringe could also be impacted.
Check for product code 8881570125 on the syringe. The syringe is labeled as Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 5mL Fill, STERILE.
Look for product code 8881570125 on the syringe label.
The recall indicates a potential risk of air reintroduction, but the hazard is low risk. Healthcare professionals should follow the recall instructions.
Check the product code. If it matches 8881570125, contact Cardinal Health for guidance.
The syringe must have the product code 8881570125 and be labeled as Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 5mL Fill, STERILE.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2286-2021 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-2286-2021 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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