Recall of Urology and Operating Room Kits

 

To: Infection Prevention Partners From:  CDPHE HAI/AR Program Dear IP Partners, We wanted to update you about an additional recall related to the Nurse Assist recall issued in November.   The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Safety Communication notifying that "Cardinal Health issued a medical device recall on December 5, 2023, for its Covidien and Cardinal Health™ brand urology and operating room-specific kits and trays that contain 0.9% sodium chloride irrigation USP and sterile water for irrigation USP supplied by Nurse Assist."   The Safety Communication provides a link to affected Covidien and Cardinal Health™ brand codes and lot numbers.   Please note:   Assure the timely and effective removal of these products according to the safety communication. Reports of adverse events associated with use of these recalled products can be transmitted via MedWatch. Notify CDPHE if you suspect a healthcare-associated infection or outbreak associated with recalled saline and sterile water products.    Please refer to the FDA Safety Communication for more details. To report an outbreak please email the CDPHE HAI/AR Program at cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us or call the communicable disease line at 303-692-2700 (or 303-370-9395 after hours). For further information: Contact the CDPHE HAI/AR Program at cdphe_hai_ar@state.co.us .