PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Foam Strip; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FS60SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Foam Strips (Cat. No. 4FS61SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 4MM60SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Reported: April 3, 2013 Initiated: December 18, 2012 #Z-0982-2013

Product Description

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Foam Strip; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FS60SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Foam Strips (Cat. No. 4FS61SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 4MM60SSA) 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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cardinal Health
Units Affected
Cat. No. 4FS60SSA: 576; Cat. No. 4FS61SSA: 14,760; Cat. No. 4MM60SSA: 5,184
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.
Location
Mc Gaw Park, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Foam Strip; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FS60SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Foam Strips (Cat. No. 4FS61SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 4MM60SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.. Recalled by Cardinal Health. Units affected: Cat. No. 4FS60SSA: 576; Cat. No. 4FS61SSA: 14,760; Cat. No. 4MM60SSA: 5,184.
Why was this product recalled?
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 3, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0982-2013.