Hydroline Trumpet Valve Recall: Continuous Suction Hazard

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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 suction pulling on the patient during medical procedures.

Why it’s dangerous

The suction valve may not close properly, leading to continuous suction. This could pull on the patient during medical procedures without warning. The risk is specific to medical use where suction is needed.

Who’s affected

Patients using this valve during medical procedures are most at risk. Healthcare providers who use the valve for medical suction should check if they have the recalled model.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for lot numbers 21719 or 41738 on the valve packaging. The product is sold as single-use items in 12-box cases.

Brand
Cardinal Health
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Valve Lot Number
Look for lot numbers 21719 or 41738 on the valve packaging.

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Questions people ask

Why is this valve being recalled?

The suction valve may not close properly, causing continuous suction during medical procedures.

What should I do if I have this valve?

Check the lot number on the packaging. If it's 21719 or 41738, contact Cardinal Health for instructions.

Is this valve safe to use?

The valve may not close properly, so it's not safe for medical use without the recall fix.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall Z-2495-2018 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health

Hello,

I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-2495-2018 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-2495-2018 (June 11, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2495-2018 to see it in context.
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Cardinal Health 200, LLC recalls Hydroline Trumpet Valve, Trumpet Valve, No Probe, Double Spike, Ref ASU1221, packaged 1/box, 12 boxes/case, single use,

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