Cardinal Health Presource Standard Sterile OR Scissors; straight scissors, S/B, 5.5", made in Pakistan; individually packaged in rigid styrene roll stock with a tyvek top, 50 units per case; Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085; catalog #SSI-0003 Recall
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Product
Presource Standard Sterile OR Scissors; straight scissors, S/B, 5.5", made in Pakistan; individually packaged in rigid styrene roll stock with a tyvek top, 50 units per case; Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085; catalog #SSI-0003
Brand
Cardinal Health
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog SSI-0003, Mfg Date 10/15/07, Order no. 247610
Products Sold
Catalog SSI-0003, Mfg Date 10/15/07, Order no. 247610
Cardinal Health is recalling Presource Standard Sterile OR Scissors; straight scissors, S/B, 5.5", made in Pakistan; individually due to The product has the potential of being non-sterile.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The product has the potential of being non-sterile.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Cardinal Health notified the accounts who ordered the affected scissors via letter dated 2/12/08, informing them that the scissors that were labeled sterile were subject to a sterility test failure. Upon review of the letter, the accounts were requested to inspect their inventory and immediately segregate any affected product and to telephone Cardinal Customer Sales Operations Group at 1-800-766-0706 for return instructions and to obtain credit/replacement. Any questions were directed to Cardinal's Quality Systems, Professional Services at 800-292-9332.
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