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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.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 18, 2012 Cardinal Health Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    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
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Cardinal Health
Reason for Recall:
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0980-2013

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