Recall Z-2049-2020
Cardinal Health Inc. · initiated April 20, 2020
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
B-Hydroxybutyrate LiquiColor, Item code CH2440058 - Product Usage: Product is used for the quantitative determination of B-Hydroxybutyrate in human serum or plasma.
Codes / lots: Lot 193462
Reason for recall
Three products requiring refrigerated storage conditions were incorrectly stored outside of approved temperature ranges. Using these temperature abused products may result in misdiagnosis of the patient.
FDA-determined cause: Storage
Action taken
On April 20, 2020, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to affected customers. Customers were informed that the product had been incorrectly stored and that there was a potential for misdiagnosis. Action Required: 1. CHECK all storage and usage locations to confirm whether you have any units of the affected product codes and lot numbers containing the labeling outlined in the letter. 2. SEGREGATE and QUARANTINE all on-hand affected product. 3. PLEASE RETURN the letter's acknowledgment form via facsimile (847-689-9101 or 614-652-9648) or email (GMB-FieldCorrectiveAction@cardinalhealth.com) and indicate the product code, lot and quantity of product youve quarantined or discarded. Please respond regardless of whether or not you have affected product. 4. NOTIFY any customers to whom you may have distributed, or forwarded product affected by this recall. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this recall notification letter. 5. CONTACT the appropriate Customer Service group to arrange for return and credit/replacement of any affected product Monday Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm EST: " Hospital800-964-5227 " Federal Government800-444-1166 " Distributor800-635-6021 " All other Customers888-444-5440
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2049-2020
- Initiated
- April 20, 2020
- Terminated
- July 23, 2020
- Product code
- JIN – Nitroprusside, Ketones (Urinary, Non-Quant.)
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution NC, KS, and AL.
- Recalling firm
- Cardinal Health Inc., Dublin, OH
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2050-2020 Class II | Professional Urine Drug Control, Item code 88010 - Product Usage: The Alere Professional…Three products requiring refrigerated storage conditions were incorrectly stored outside of approved… | 04/20/2020Terminated |
| Z-2051-2020 Class II | Strep B Carrot Broth One-Step, 16x100mm Tube, 6ml, Item code Z46BX - Product Usage:…Three products requiring refrigerated storage conditions were incorrectly stored outside of approved… | 04/20/2020Terminated |