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Cardinal Health recalls Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Foam Strip; Magnetic Area (Cat

Recalled April 3, 2013 · FDA recall Z-0982-2013 · Cardinal Health

Hazard
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility. · FDA Class II
Units
Cat. No. 4FS60SSA: 576; Cat. No. 4FS61SSA: 14,760; Cat. No. 4MM60SSA: 5,184
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Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

Description

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Product
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.
Manufacturer(s)
Cardinal Health

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov