FDA Recall Terminated

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: Z-0616-2009 · Initiated November 18, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0616-2009
Event Number
50198
Firm
Cardinal Health
FEI Number
3001236905
Product Code
FQM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling Change Control
Initiated
November 18, 2008
Posted
January 16, 2009
Terminated
November 4, 2009
Address
1430 Waukegan Rd, Mc Gaw Park, IL, 60085-6726

Description

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.

Reason

The natural rubber latex bandages were mislabeled as latex free.

Action

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.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution including USA, Guam and Korea.

Quantity

9,521 units (of all devices)