Cardinal Health recalls AAMI 3 surgical gowns with unknown bioburden and microbiological contamination. Affected gowns may pose health risks during medical procedures. Consumers should check lot numbers for affected items.
The gowns contain an unknown level of bioburden, unknown microbiological flora, and unknown particulate contamination.
Cardinal Health is recalling surgical gowns that contain unknown levels of bioburden and microbial contamination. This could pose health risks 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 health risks if the gowns are used in medical procedures without proper sterilization.
Healthcare workers and patients who use the recalled surgical gowns during medical procedures are most at risk due to potential contamination.
Check the lot number on the gown's label. Affected gowns have specific lot number formats: for 2018 production, lot numbers starting with 'J' for September, 'K' for October, 'L' for November, or 'M' for December; for 2019 production, all lot numbers are affected.
Look for the lot number on the gown's label to determine if it is affected.
No, only specific lot numbers from 2018 and 2019 production are affected.
Check the lot number format: for 2018 production, lot numbers starting with 'J' for September, 'K' for October, 'L' for November, or 'M' for December are affected; all lot numbers from 2019 production are affected.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Cardinal Health for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1038-2020 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-1038-2020 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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