Cardinal Health Gowns Recall: Unknown Bioburden Risk

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What happened, in plain English

Cardinal Health is recalling surgical gowns that may contain unknown levels of bacteria and contaminants. This could pose a health risk during medical procedures. Affected gowns have specific lot numbers and date codes.

Why it’s dangerous

The gowns contain an unknown level of bacteria and contaminants that could lead to infections during medical procedures. The exact risk level is not specified in the recall notice.

Who’s affected

Surgical gowns produced with specific lot numbers and date codes from 2018-2019 are affected. Healthcare workers using these gowns during procedures are at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the lot number on the gown for specific date codes. Gowns made in 2018 with a month code J (September) or K (October) or L (November) or M (December) are affected. Gowns made in 2019 are all affected.

Brand
Cardinal Health
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Lot Number
Look for the lot number on the gown to determine if it matches the affected date codes.

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Questions people ask

Are all gowns from 2019 affected?

Yes, all gowns made in 2019 are affected.

What does the lot number look like for affected gowns?

Affected gowns have lot numbers with specific date codes indicating production in 2018 or 2019.

How can I tell if my gown is affected?

Check the lot number for the month code (J for September, K for October, L for November, M for December) if made in 2018, or any code if made in 2019.

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Subject: Recall Z-1036-2020 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health

Hello,

I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-1036-2020 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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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1036-2020 (January 11, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1036-2020 to see it in context.
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Cardinal Health recalls AAMI 3 FABRNF SURGGWN XL LONG 2 TWL, Gown. Item Code ASG9541EL

Recall notice