Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 15 Count/30 Capacity; Sterile; Removabl...

FDA Recall #Z-0980-2013 — Class II — December 18, 2012

Recall #Z-0980-2013 Date: December 18, 2012 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 15 Count/30 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FS30SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 15 Count/30 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Double Foam Strips (Cat. No. 4FS31SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 15 Count/30 Capacity; Sterile; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 4MM30SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Reason for Recall

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Recalling Firm

Cardinal Health — Mc Gaw Park, IL

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

Cat. No. 4FS30SSA: 7488; Cat. No. 4FS31SSA: 48; Cat. No. 4MM30SSA: 6336

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

Code Information

Catalog Number: 4FS30SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 848031 Catalog Number: 4FS31SSA Lot Numbers: lot number 739269 Catalog Number: 4MM30SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 858154

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated