Hydroline Trumpet Valve Recall: Continuous Suction Risk

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Recalling firmCardinal Health 200, LLC3651 Birchwood Dr · Waukegan, IL 60085-8337

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What happened, in plain English

Cardinal Health is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves that may not close properly, causing continuous suction. This could lead to unintended removal of fluids or air from the body, posing a risk of injury.

Why it’s dangerous

The suction valve might not seal correctly, allowing continuous suction. This could pull fluids or air from the body without the user's control, potentially causing injury.

Who’s affected

Patients using the Hydroline Trumpet Valve for medical purposes are affected. Those with specific lot numbers (71725, 81743, 91722, 101723) are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the Hydroline Trumpet Valve with lot numbers 71725, 81743, 91722, or 101723. The product is packaged 1 per box, 12 boxes per case, and is single-use.

Brand
Cardinal Health
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Lot Number
Look for the lot numbers 71725, 81743, 91722, or 101723 on the packaging.

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Questions people ask

What is the hazard with this valve?

The suction valve may not close properly, causing continuous suction which could lead to unintended removal of fluids or air from the body.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for lot numbers 71725, 81743, 91722, or 101723 on the Hydroline Trumpet Valve packaging.

What should I do if I have the recalled valve?

The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Cardinal Health for further instructions.

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Subject: Recall Z-2494-2018 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health

Hello,

I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-2494-2018 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2494-2018 (June 11, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2494-2018 to see it in context.
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Cardinal Health 200, LLC recalls Hydroline Trumpet Valve, Trumpet Valve, No Probe, Single Spike, Ref ASU1220, packaged 1/box, 12 boxes/case, single use,

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