Cardinal Health recalls Presource PBDS kits with leaking Gatorade pouches that may cause electrolyte imbalance during pre-surgery fasting. 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 which can leak. This leak risk could lead to electrolyte imbalance if the pouch is used during pre-surgery fasting, potentially affecting patients undergoing surgery.
The Gatorade pouch in the kit has a seal defect that causes it to leak in limited portions. This leak could lead to electrolyte imbalance if the pouch is consumed during fasting periods before surgery, which is a critical time for maintaining proper electrolyte levels.
Patients using the Presource PBDS kit for pre-surgery preparation are most at risk. The kit is intended for use by individuals undergoing surgery as part of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol.
Check for product codes SP4692448A (lot numbers 820351, 821944, 822521, 828183) or SP4692448B (lot number 851604). The kit includes an exerciser device, cloth items, and Gatorade pouches for pre-surgery use.
Identify the product code on the kit (SP4692448A or SP4692448B) and associated lot numbers.
The Gatorade pouch in the kit has a seal defect that causes it to leak in limited portions, which could lead to electrolyte imbalance during pre-surgery fasting.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected kits.
The recall indicates a potential leak risk in the Gatorade pouch, but the product is generally safe for use as part of the pre-surgery protocol unless the pouch leaks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cardinal Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2482-2018 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-2482-2018 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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