Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 22, 2021
Potential for open packaging seals compromising the sterility of the surgical gowns
Cardinal Health recalled Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns Large SKU: 9010 - a moderate-severity action.
Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns Large SKU: 9010 was recalled by Cardinal Health in December 22, 2021. Reason: Potential for open packaging seals compromising the sterility of the surgical gowns. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0372-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Cardinal Health issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for open packaging seals compromising the sterility of the surgical gowns.
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0372-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0372-2022) was formally reported on December 22, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 2, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Cardinal Health is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukegan, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 17,174 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Potential for open packaging seals compromising the sterility of the surgical gowns Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Chile, Thailand, Canada, Israel, LATAM Dist.Qatar, LATAM/Panama, LATAM/Mexico, LATAM/Colombia, LATAM/Costa Rica.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
17,174 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns Large SKU: 9010
Potential for open packaging seals compromising the sterility of the surgical gowns
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0372-2022 |
| Date reported | December 22, 2021 |
| Date initiated | November 2, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Cardinal Health |
| Firm location | Waukegan, IL |
| Affected scope | 17,174 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Chile, Thailand, Canada, Israel, LATAM Dist.Qatar, LATAM/Panama, LATAM/Mexico, LATAM/Colombia, LATAM/Costa Rica. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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