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Event 63951

9 recalled-product records grouped only because every row carries this exact official event ID.

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
December 18, 2012
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Cardinal Health

Dossier provenance

Source snapshots represented here

  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

Enforcement coverage uses report dates; product initiation dates can precede those bounds. Device-enrichment coverage uses FDA event_date_initiated.

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Every recalled product in this event

9 official enforcement rows

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device · product 1 of 9

Needle Counters; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 3FA40SSA) Needle Counters; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 3FM40SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Z-0978-2013
Recall number
Z-0978-2013
Initiated
December 18, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health
Quantity
Cat. No. 3FA40SSA: 23,952; Cat. No. 3FM40SSA: 140,736

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Package design/selection

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Reason for recall

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Code information

Catalog Number: 3FA40SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 928782 Catalog Number: 3FM40SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 911379

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

device · product 2 of 9

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 4FA40SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FM40SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Z-0979-2013
Recall number
Z-0979-2013
Initiated
December 18, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health
Quantity
Cat. No. 4FA40SSA: 96; Cat. No. 4FM40SSA: 32,592

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Package design/selection

Compare all device evidence states

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Reason for recall

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Code information

Catalog Number: FA40SSA Lot Numbers: lot number 763998 Catalog Number: 4FM40SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 933099

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

device · product 3 of 9

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 15 Count/30 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FS30SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 15 Count/30 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Double Foam Strips (Cat. No. 4FS31SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 15 Count/30 Capacity; Sterile; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 4MM30SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Z-0980-2013
Recall number
Z-0980-2013
Initiated
December 18, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health
Quantity
Cat. No. 4FS30SSA: 7488; Cat. No. 4FS31SSA: 48; Cat. No. 4MM30SSA: 6336

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Package design/selection

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Code information

Catalog Number: 4FS30SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 848031 Catalog Number: 4FS31SSA Lot Numbers: lot number 739269 Catalog Number: 4MM30SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 858154

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

device · product 4 of 9

Needle Counters; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Foam Strip; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 3FS60SSA) Needle Counters; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Foam Strips; (Cat. No. 3FS61SSA) Needle Counters; Sterile; Foam Strip; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 3MM60SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Z-0981-2013
Recall number
Z-0981-2013
Initiated
December 18, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health
Quantity
Cat. No. 3FS60SSA: 7,560; Cat. No. 3FS61SSA: 14,184; Cat. No. 3MM60SSA: 12,384

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Package design/selection

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Code information

Catalog Number: 3FS60SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 898712 Catalog Number: 3FS61SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 898714 Catalog Number: 3MM60SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 931754

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

device · product 5 of 9

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Foam Strip; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FS60SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Foam Strips (Cat. No. 4FS61SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 1.7 cm; 30 Count/60 Capacity; Sterile; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 4MM60SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Z-0982-2013
Recall number
Z-0982-2013
Initiated
December 18, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health
Quantity
Cat. No. 4FS60SSA: 576; Cat. No. 4FS61SSA: 14,760; Cat. No. 4MM60SSA: 5,184

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Package design/selection

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Code information

Catalog Number: 4FS60SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 752068 Catalog Number: 4FS61SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 802581 Catalog Number: 4MM60SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 898715

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

device · product 6 of 9

Needle Counters; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 3FA70SSA) Needle Counters; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area; (Cat. No. 3FM70SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Z-0983-2013
Recall number
Z-0983-2013
Initiated
December 18, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health
Quantity
Cat. No. 3FA70SSA: 23,808; Cat. No. 3FM70SSA: 54,912

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Package design/selection

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Code information

Catalog Number: 3FA70SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 843761 Catalog Number: 3FM70SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 933614

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

device · product 7 of 9

Needle Counters; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/80 Capacity; Sterile; Double Removable Numbered Foam Blocks (Cat. No. 3FF80SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Z-0984-2013
Recall number
Z-0984-2013
Initiated
December 18, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health
Quantity
Cat. No. 3FF80SSA: 16224

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Package design/selection

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Code information

Catalog Number: 3FF80SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 912899

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

device · product 8 of 9

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat. No. 4FA70SSA) Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 40 Count/70 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Magnetic Area (Cat. No. 4FM70SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Z-0985-2013
Recall number
Z-0985-2013
Initiated
December 18, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health
Quantity
Cat. No. 4FA70SSA: 1,248; Cat. No. 4FM70SSA: 43,920

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Package design/selection

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Code information

Catalog Number: 4FA70SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 931750 Catalog Number: 4FM70SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 912173

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.

device · product 9 of 9

Needle Counters with Blade Disarmer; 12.2 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm; 60 Count/100 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Double Numbered Magnets (Cat. No. 4FM100SSA) Product Usage: Disposal system for counting of used surgical blades and needles.

Z-0986-2013
Recall number
Z-0986-2013
Initiated
December 18, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cardinal Health
Quantity
Cat. No. 4FM100SSA: 4,464

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Sourced

Package design/selection

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

Small holes (approximately 1 mm or less) found in device unit level packaging potentially compromising product sterility.

Code information

Catalog Number: 4FM100SSA Lot Numbers: all lot numbers less than or equal to 847028

Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and the countried of Australia, Canada and Japan.