Needle Counters; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Bloc...

FDA Recall #Z-0978-2013 — Class II — December 18, 2012

Recall #Z-0978-2013 Date: December 18, 2012 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Needle Counters; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 3FA40SSA) Needle Counters; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 3FM40SSA) 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. 3FA40SSA: 23,952; Cat. No. 3FM40SSA: 140,736

Distribution

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

Code Information

Catalog Number: 3FA40SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 928782 Catalog Number: 3FM40SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 911379

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated