Cardinal Health recalls Covidien MONOJECT Standard Hypodermic Needles (22G x 3/4") due to potential needle detachment after cartridge removal, which could cause needle sticks. Affected lots: 011144 and 011145.
Potential for the needle to detach from the cartridge after the bottom of the cartridge is twisted and removed. If the needle is not securely seated, the needle can fall out of the sheath and cause the unused needle to project out of the cartridge, and result in a needle stick/puncture from the clean/unused needle
Cardinal Health recalls Covidien MONOJECT needles because they might detach after the cartridge is removed, leading to unused needles sticking out and causing injuries. This risk affects people who use these needles for injections.
If the cartridge is twisted and removed, the needle might not stay securely in place. This can cause the unused needle to stick out of the cartridge and puncture skin, leading to injuries.
People who use the recalled needles for injections are most at risk. This includes patients and healthcare workers handling the needles.
Check for the item code 8881250248 and lot numbers 011144 or 011145 on the needle packaging. These needles were sold starting November 4, 2020.
Look for item code 8881250248 and lot numbers 011144 or 011145 on the needle packaging.
The needle might detach after the cartridge is twisted and removed, causing it to stick out and puncture skin.
Check the packaging for item code 8881250248 and lot numbers 011144 or 011145. If you have these, contact Cardinal Health for guidance.
The recall covers lot numbers 011144 and 011145, sold starting November 4, 2020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0424-2021 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-0424-2021 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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