The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2040-2019·Announced 2019-07-31

Cardinal Health Recalls Monoject Hypodermic Needles Due to Sterility Barrier Defect

Cardinal Health is recalling Monoject Standard Hypodermic Needles because a manufacturing defect in the cartridge component could compromise the product's sterility barrier.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a compromised sterility barrier which poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling Monoject Standard Hypodermic Needles, 18 G x 1-1/2" (Item code: 8881200078). The recall is limited to Lot Number 907007. The affected products were distributed nationwide and in several foreign countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

The recall was initiated because a manufacturing defect was found in the cartridge component of the needles. This defect could compromise the sterility barrier of the product, potentially affecting the safety of the medical device.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected needles and contact Cardinal Health 200, LLC for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
Monoject Standard Hypodermic Needle, 18 G x 1-1/2" Item code: 8881200078

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number: 907007

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 recalled by Cardinal Health 200, LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 17 products in this recall →