FDA Device recall Z-0980-2013
Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-04-03
On 2013-04-03 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer by Cardinal Health, citing small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.
Read the official FDA Device notice
| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0980-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-12-18 |
| Published | 2013-04-03 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Cardinal Health |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 15 Count/30 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FS30SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 15 Count/30 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Double Foam Strips (Cat. No. 4FS31SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 15 Count/30 Capacity; Sterile; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 4MM30SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.
Reason
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.
Identifiers
| code_info | Catalog Number: 4FS30SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 848031 Catalog Number: 4FS31SSA Lot Nu…Catalog Number: 4FS30SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 848031 Catalog Number: 4FS31SSA Lot Numbers: lot number 739269 Catalog Number: 4MM30SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 858154 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0980-2013%22
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