Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer Recalled by Cardinal Health Due to Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found...

Date: December 18, 2012
Company: Cardinal Health
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Cardinal Health directly.

Affected Products

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 4FA70SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FM70SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Quantity: Cat. No. 4FA70SSA: 1,248; Cat. No. 4FM70SSA: 43,920

Why Was This Recalled?

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health has 75 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report