Cardinal Health recalls Presource PBDS kits with leaking Gatorade pouches that could cause skin irritation during surgery preparation. Affected kits include specific product codes and lot numbers.
A defect in the seal of the Gatorade pouch contained in kits caused the pouch to leak within a limited portion of the kit.
Cardinal Health is recalling Presource PBDS kits that contain Gatorade pouches with a seal defect causing leaks. This could lead to skin irritation or infection risks during pre-surgery preparation.
The Gatorade pouch seal defect causes leaks in limited portions of the kit. This could lead to skin irritation or infection if the pouch contacts the skin during pre-surgery preparation.
Patients scheduled for surgery who received the Presource PBDS kit from Cardinal Health. Those with the specific product codes and lot numbers are most at risk.
Check for product codes SPK692448A (lot numbers 820352, 821938, 822522, 825665, 826987, 839110) or SP1692448B (lot number 841315, 841803). The kit includes an exerciser device, cloth, skin prep, and Gatorade pouches.
Identify the product code and lot number on the kit to determine if it is affected.
The Gatorade pouch seal has a defect that causes leaks in limited portions of the kit, which could lead to skin irritation during pre-surgery preparation.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected kits.
Check for product codes SPK692448A (lot numbers 820352, 821938, 822522, 825665, 826987, 839110) or SP1692448B (lot number 841315, 841803).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2481-2018 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-2481-2018 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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