The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2480-2018·Announced 2018-07-25

Cardinal Health Recalls Presource PBDS Kits Due to Leaking Gatorade Pouches

Cardinal Health is recalling 8,928 Presource PBDS kits because a defect in the Gatorade pouch seal caused the pouch to leak within the kit.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a leaking pouch which is a minor defect without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling 8,928 Presource PBDS, Kit, Common Diabetes units. The kits are provided to patients pre-surgery as part of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol and include an exerciser volumetric 5000 ML device, cloth items, skin prep 2% CHG, chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths, and Gatorade pouches.

The recall was initiated because a defect in the seal of the Gatorade pouch contained in the kits caused the pouch to leak within a limited portion of the kit. The affected products were distributed in California.

Consumers should check their kits for the specific product codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If a kit is affected, they should contact Cardinal Health 200, LLC for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Presource PBDS, Kit, Common Diabetes. Kit includes a exerciser volumetric 5000 ML device, two items of cloth, skin prep 2% CHG, a packet of 4 chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths, and Gatorade pouches. Product Usage: The kit is provided to a patient pre-surgery, as part
Affected units
8,928

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 (8)

  • Product Code SP1692448A (Lot Numbers 820353
  • 821937
  • 822523
  • 826984
  • 827083
  • 828090
  • 830102)
  • Product Code SP1692448B (Lot Number 849805)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 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 4 products in this recall →