The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0374-2022·Announced 2021-12-22

Cardinal Health Surgical Gowns Recalled Due to Compromised Packaging Seals

Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns (XX-large, SKU 9070) are recalled due to potential open packaging seals that could compromise sterility. Approximately 29,893 units distributed worldwide may be affected.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device recall involving surgical gowns where packaging seal compromise could result in loss of sterility. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, this represents a risk-of-harm product where sterility failure during medical procedures poses potential for serious patient harm.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health is recalling Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns XX-large (SKU 9070) due to a potential packaging defect affecting approximately 29,893 units. The affected product lot numbers are 21CKQ001, 21CKQ002, and 21HKQ001.

The surgical gowns have the potential for open packaging seals, which compromises the sterility of the product. Sterile surgical gowns are critical barrier protection for preventing infection during medical procedures.

The affected gowns were distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and internationally to Chile, Thailand, Canada, Israel, and various Latin American locations including Qatar, Panama, Mexico, Colombia, and Costa Rica.

Healthcare facilities that received affected lot numbers should immediately cease use of the recalled gowns and contact Cardinal Health for instructions on replacement or proper disposition of the product.

The recalled product

Product
Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns XX-large SKU: 9070
Manufacturer
Cardinal Health
Hazard
  • sterility-compromise
  • packaging-defect

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.