Cardinal Health recalls Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringes due to potential air reintroduction after expelling air, which could cause inaccurate dosing. Affected units have product code 8881570123.
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 product code 8881570123 because the plunger might draw air back into the syringe after expelling air. This could lead to inaccurate dosing during medical procedures.
The syringe's plunger can pull air back into the syringe after air is expelled, potentially causing inaccurate medication dosing. This risk occurs during the flushing process for intravenous lines.
Healthcare professionals using the syringe for intravenous flushes are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments with this syringe may experience inaccurate dosing.
Check for the product code 8881570123 on the syringe. The syringe is labeled as 'Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 3 mL Fill, STERILE'.
Look for product code 8881570123 on the syringe label.
The plunger may draw air back into the syringe after air is expelled, which could cause inaccurate dosing during intravenous flushes.
Check the product code on the syringe. If it matches 8881570123, contact Cardinal Health for guidance.
The recall addresses potential inaccurate dosing, but no specific injury mechanism is described. The risk level is low.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2285-2021 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-2285-2021 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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