FDA Recall Terminated

V. Mueller Peanut Sponges, Catalog number 23275-470, Sterile, For Single Use Only, Size: 3/8, X-Ray Detectable In Holders, Distributed by Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085 USA. There are various uses including as gauze/sponge internal, x-ray detectable and as dissectors.

Recall: Z-2296-2010 · Initiated March 1, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2296-2010
Event Number
56420
Firm
He, Inc
FEI Number
1000112023
Product Code
GDI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
March 1, 2010
Posted
August 27, 2010
Terminated
November 2, 2011
Address
4052 Indian Creek Rd, Martinez, GA, 30907-2234

Description

V. Mueller Peanut Sponges, Catalog number 23275-470, Sterile, For Single Use Only, Size: 3/8, X-Ray Detectable In Holders, Distributed by Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085 USA. There are various uses including as gauze/sponge internal, x-ray detectable and as dissectors.

Reason

Sterile product packaging contains weak seals, which may result in compromised product sterility.

Action

Harod Enterprises, Inc. (HE) issued a "Notice of Recall" letter to Cardinal Health/V. Mueller dated March 1, 2010 identifying the issue and affected product. Cardinal Health/V. Mueller will issue a subrecall letter to all their customers (end users) instructing them to discontinue use of the affected lots and return for replacement. and will track all responses and removal of the product from their private label customers. HE will repackage and/or replace all returned product. Consignees can contact Harod Enterprises, Inc. at 1-706-228-5165.

Distribution

Nationwide: including state of IL.

Quantity

551 cases of 100 packages per case