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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0424-2021CHOKING

Covidien MONOJECT Standard Hypodermic Needle, Polypropylene Hub 22 G x 3/4". Intended use to facilitate activities such as: withdrawal of...

Units Affected
519,676
Recall Date
September 25, 2020
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Choking

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0424-2021.

Potential for the needle to detach from the cartridge after the bottom of the cartridge is twisted and removed. If the needle is not securely seated, the needle can fall out of the sheath and cause the unused needle to project out of the cartridge, and result in a needle stick/puncture from the clean/unused needle

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0424-2021.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0424-2021.

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Cardinal Health 200, Llc Recall FAQ

Cardinal Health 200, Llc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Covidien MONOJECT Standard Hypodermic Needle, Polypropylene Hub 22 G x 3/4". Intended use to facilitate activities such as: withdrawal of.... The notice was published on September 25, 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 519,676 units are potentially affected.