Cardinal Health recalls 120mL sterile specimen containers with orange caps due to potential plastic shavings in threaded surfaces. Affected units include specific catalog and lot numbers. Consumers should check their containers and contact the manufacturer for details.
Cardinal Health branded specimen containers, may potentially contain plastic shavings on threaded surfaces between the closure and vial
Cardinal Health is recalling 120mL sterile specimen containers with orange caps because they may have plastic shavings in the threaded areas. This could cause injury if the containers are used in medical procedures. Affected containers have specific catalog numbers and lot dates.
Plastic shavings can form in the threaded surfaces where the container cap meets the vial. If these shavings enter the specimen during medical procedures, they could cause injury or contamination.
Medical professionals and lab technicians who use these containers for specimen collection are most at risk. Patients using the containers for medical tests may also be affected if the shavings cause injury.
Check for the orange cap and 120mL/53mm size. Affected containers have catalog number CHB13904 and specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for the orange cap and 120mL/53mm size on the container.
Reach out to Thermo Fisher Scientific (Monterrey) for more information about affected units.
The recall states that these containers may contain plastic shavings, which could cause injury during medical procedures. They are not recommended for use until the recall is resolved.
Affected lot numbers include 1236428, 1237502, 1237804, 1238412, 1238880, 1239711, 1241129, 1242233, 1243303, 1243863, 1246080, 1246545, 1247463, 1248348, 1248489, 1249612, 1250496, 1250723, 1251447, 1251519, 1251993, 1253294.
The recall does not specify a replacement process or remedy. Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific (Monterrey) for further assistance.
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Subject: Recall Z-0272-2020 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-0272-2020 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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