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Needle Counters; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Foam Strip; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 3FS60SSA) Needle Counters; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Foam Strips; (Cat. No. 3FS61SSA) Needle Counters; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 3MM60SSA) 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: 3FS60SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 898712 Catalog Number: 3FS61SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 898714 Catalog Number: 3MM60SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 931754
  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; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Foam Strip; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 3FS60SSA) Needle Counters; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Foam Strips; (Cat. No. 3FS61SSA) Needle Counters; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 3MM60SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog Number: 3FS60SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 898712 Catalog Number: 3FS61SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 898714 Catalog Number: 3MM60SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 931754

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0981-2013

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