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FDA Device recall Z-0980-2013

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer

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.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0980-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-12-18
Published2013-04-03
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyCardinal Health
DistributionUS

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

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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

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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