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Presource Standard Sterile OR Scissors; straight scissors, S/B, 5.5", made in Pakistan; individually packaged in rigid styrene roll stock with a tyvek top, 50 units per case; Cardinal Health, McGaw Park, IL 60085; catalog #SSI-0003

This recall has been terminated (originally issued June 11, 2008).

Company
Cardinal Health
Recall Initiated
February 12, 2008
Posted
June 11, 2008
Terminated
October 16, 2008
Recall Number
Z-1178-2008
Quantity
16 cases
Firm Location
Mc Gaw Park, IL
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

The product has the potential of being non-sterile.

Distribution

USA Distribution: Kansas and Missouri

Lot / Code Info

Catalog SSI-0003, Mfg Date 10/15/07, Order no. 247610

Root Cause

Process control

Action Taken

Cardinal Health notified the accounts who ordered the affected scissors via letter dated 2/12/08, informing them that the scissors that were labeled sterile were subject to a sterility test failure. Upon review of the letter, the accounts were requested to inspect their inventory and immediately segregate any affected product and to telephone Cardinal Customer Sales Operations Group at 1-800-766-0706 for return instructions and to obtain credit/replacement. Any questions were directed to Cardinal's Quality Systems, Professional Services at 800-292-9332.

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