Approximately 1,448,760 Cardinal Health convenience kits, including Argyle suction catheters, Dover Foley trays, and tracheostomy kits, are being recalled because they contain components (such as sterile saline or water) previously recalled by Nurse Assist. These kits were distributed in the US and globally between December 2021 and late 2023. The recall was initiated because the sterility of the included Nurse Assist components cannot be guaranteed, which may lead to serious infections in patients using these medical devices.
If the components are not sterile, they may contain bacteria that cause life-threatening infections, especially in patients with weakened immune systems or those undergoing invasive procedures. Cardinal Health has identified these products as critical risk items because the affected saline or water is used in direct contact with sensitive areas like the airway or urinary tract.
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