Cardinal Health recalls 100-pack sterile specimen pouches with orange caps due to potential plastic shavings inside. Consumers should check lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Cardinal Health branded specimen containers, may potentially contain plastic shavings on threaded surfaces between the closure and vial
Cardinal Health recalls 100-pack sterile specimen pouches that may have plastic shavings on threaded surfaces. This could cause injury if the pouch breaks during use, especially in medical settings.
Plastic shavings inside the threaded surfaces could cause the pouch to break during handling. This might lead to injury if the broken pouch cuts the user or contaminates samples.
Healthcare workers and lab technicians who use these specimen containers are most at risk. Patients using these containers for medical testing may also be affected.
Check for the orange cap and 120mL/53mm size. Lot numbers include 1237250, 1238659, 1239271, 1240169, 1241734, 1246082, 1248994, 1250049, 1250718, 1251449, 1252504.
Inspect the threaded surfaces for plastic shavings before use. If found, stop using the pouch.
The recall states they may contain plastic shavings, so they are not safe to use without checking for shavings.
Lot numbers 1237250, 1238659, 1239271, 1240169, 1241734, 1246082, 1248994, 1250049, 1250718, 1251449, 1252504 are affected.
Check for the orange cap and 120mL/53mm size. Look for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0273-2020 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-0273-2020 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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