The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2141-2017·Announced 2017-05-31

Cardinal Health Recalls Jackson-Pratt Silicone Flat Drains Due to Sterility Concerns

Cardinal Health is recalling specific lots of Jackson-Pratt Silicone Flat Drains because the product seal may be compromised, potentially increasing the risk of infection.

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 involves a risk-of-harm product (infection risk due to compromised sterility) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling specific lots of Jackson-Pratt Silicone Flat Drains, 7mm, 3/4 Ducts. These sterile, single-use medical devices are used to remove exudates from surgical wound sites by collecting blood and fluids into a reservoir. The recall is being conducted because the product's seal may be compromised, which could potentially compromise the sterility of the package contents.

The use of these impacted products could result in an increased risk of infection. The recall covers nationwide distribution and includes Catalog Number SU130-1308 with specific lot numbers: 1161228, 1161229, 1161396, 1161397, 1161490, and 1161491.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and discontinue use of the affected products. Consumers should not use these devices if they have them in their possession.

The recalled product

Product
Jackson-Pratt Silicone Flat Drain, 7mm, 3/4 Ducts. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are sterile single use devices. The wound drainage system consist of a wound drain and a fluid collection reservoir. The wound drain is a radio-opaque

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 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 20 products in this recall →