Cardinal Health recalls AAMI 3 surgical gowns with unknown bioburden and microbiological contamination. Affected items have specific lot numbers from 2018-2019 production. Consumers should check their gown's lot code to determine if it's affected.
The gowns contain an unknown level of bioburden, unknown microbiological flora, and unknown particulate contamination.
Cardinal Health is recalling AAMI 3 surgical gowns that may contain unknown levels of harmful bacteria and particles. This could pose a risk during medical procedures if the gowns are used improperly.
The gowns contain an unknown level of bioburden, unknown microbiological flora, and unknown particulate contamination. This could lead to infections or other complications if the gowns are used during medical procedures without proper sterilization.
Healthcare workers and patients who use these surgical gowns during medical procedures. Those with gowns from the specified lot numbers in 2018 or 2019 are most at risk.
Check the lot number on the gown's label. For 2018 production, the lot number starts with 'J' followed by 3 digits (e.g., J123) for September, J124 for October, etc. For 2019 production, any lot number is affected.
Look for the lot number on the gown's label to determine if it's affected. For 2018 production, the lot number starts with 'J' followed by 3 digits (e.g., J123) for September, J124 for October, etc. For 2019 production, any lot number is affected.
Yes, all AAMI 3 surgical gowns with lot numbers from 2019 production are affected.
If your gown was made in 2018, the lot number starts with 'J' followed by 3 digits (e.g., J123 for September, J124 for October, etc.).
The recall record does not specify a remedy for affected gowns.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1039-2020 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-1039-2020 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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