Cardinal Health recalls Monoject 201 Vet Pak hypodermic needles due to potential sterility barrier compromise from manufacturing defects. Affected items have item code 8881201456 and lot number 909117.
Manufacturing defect was found for the cartridge component, which could compromise the sterility barrier of the product
Cardinal Health is recalling Monoject 201 Vet Pak hypodermic needles because a manufacturing defect might compromise the sterility barrier. This could lead to infections if the needles are used improperly.
The needles have a manufacturing defect that could weaken the sterility barrier. This might allow contaminants to enter the needle during use, potentially causing infections in animals.
Vet owners and animal caregivers who use Monoject 201 Vet Pak needles with item code 8881201456 and lot number 909117 are affected. Those handling needles for animal vaccinations are most at risk.
Check for item code 8881201456 and lot number 909117 on the needle packaging. The product is a 22-gauge x 1-1/2" hypodermic needle for veterinary use.
Look for item code 8881201456 and lot number 909117 on the needle packaging.
The recall is due to a manufacturing defect that could compromise the sterility barrier of the product.
The official notice does not specify a remedy, so check with Cardinal Health for further instructions.
The recall describes a potential sterility issue, not a risk of serious injury or harm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2043-2019 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-2043-2019 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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