Cardinal Health recalls Magellan 25G hypodermic needles due to safety shield failing to lock, risking needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposure. Affected units have specific product codes.
Safety shield not locking into the cannula. If the safety shield activation fails to lock a contaminated needle, a needlestick may occur and there is the potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Cardinal Health is recalling Magellan 25G hypodermic needles because the safety shield may not lock properly, leading to needlestick injuries and potential bloodborne pathogen exposure. This affects medical users who have the specific product codes listed.
The safety shield on these needles may not lock securely after activation. If it fails to lock, a contaminated needle could be accidentally stuck into a person, causing a needlestick injury and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens like HIV or hepatitis.
Healthcare professionals and medical users who have the Magellan 25G hypodermic needles with product code 8881850558 and lot code 025221 are most at risk. These needles are used for injections and fluid withdrawal procedures.
Check for the product code 8881850558 and lot code 025221 on the needle packaging. These needles are 25 gauge, 5/8 inch long and used for medical injections or fluid withdrawal.
Look for product code 8881850558 and lot code 025221 on the needle packaging.
The safety shield may not lock properly, which could lead to needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Check the product code and lot code on the packaging. If you have the affected codes, contact Cardinal Health for guidance.
Yes, there is a risk of needlestick injury and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens if the safety shield fails to lock.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1250-2021 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-1250-2021 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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