Cardinal Health Esmark Elastic Bandage, 4" x 3 yards, sterile, for single use only, latex free. Distributed by Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085-6787. The device is used to promote blood flow from the extremities by compressing the superficial vessels. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Esmark Elastic Bandage, 4" x 3 yards, sterile, for single use only, latex free. Distributed by Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085-6787. The device is used to promote blood flow from the extremities by compressing the superficial vessels.
Brand
Cardinal Health
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog number 23580-043: Work order numbers 310652, 316815, 324060 and 327413.
Products Sold
Catalog number 23580-043: Work order numbers 310652, 316815, 324060 and 327413.
Cardinal Health is recalling Esmark Elastic Bandage, 4" x 3 yards, sterile, for single use only, latex free. Distributed by Card due to The natural rubber latex bandages were mislabeled as latex free.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The natural rubber latex bandages were mislabeled as latex free.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A recall letter dated 11/17/08 was issued to the Directors of Materials Management and sent via DHL 2-day service on 11/18/08. Accounts were advised that the elastic bandages containing latex were mislabeled as latex free. Customers were requested to return their inventories of the affected product to Cardinal Health for credit or replacement by calling the Presource Customer Sales Operations Group at 800-766-0706 for return instructions. Customers were also requested to complete the enclosed Cardinal Customer Acknowledgement form by indicating the amount of affected product being returned and fax it to 847-689-9101. Please direct questions to Quality Systems, Professional Services at 800-292-9332.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026