The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2945-2026·Announced 2026-08-19

Cardinal Health Presource Kits Recalled for Endotoxin Variability in Sponges

Cardinal Health is recalling Presource Kits containing MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges due to unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.

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 endotoxin variability, a risk-of-harm condition where no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health 200, LLC is recalling specific Presource Kits, including ENT, Sinus, Nasal Septoplasty, Head and Neck, and EENT kits. The recall is due to the inclusion of MEDICOM Ritmed Neurological Sponges that exhibit unexpected variability in endotoxin levels.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada. The source text does not specify the exact number of units affected or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the use of these kits.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected kits and contact Cardinal Health for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) ENT TRAY , Catalog Number: 24-0726A; 2) KIT,SINUS , Catalog Number: PE13SPAJA; 3) KIT,SINUS , Catalog Number: PE13SPAJB; 4) KIT, SINUS , Catalog Number: PE13SPAJC
Affected units
87,182

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 (20)

  • 1) 24-0726A
  • UDI-DI: 10195594855130(each)
  • 50195594855138(case)
  • Lot Number: 4730
  • 2) 24-0726A
  • 3) 24-0726A
  • 4) 24-0726A
  • Lot Number: 3747
  • 5) PE13SPAJA
  • UDI-DI: 10195594732189(each)
  • 50195594732187(case)
  • Lot Number: 4366
  • 6) PE13SPAJA
  • Lot Number: 2390
  • 7) PE13SPAJA
  • Lot Number: 265098
  • 8) PE13SPAJB
  • UDI-DI: 10197106290910(each)
  • 50197106290918(case)
  • Lot Number: 7390

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.