Cardinal Health Inc.

Cardinal Health Inc.: 27 FDA recall reports

Every medical device recall the FDA has published for Cardinal Health Inc.. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

27Reports
0Class I
23Ongoing
2021-06-30Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II27

By year reported

YearReports
20191
202012
202114
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

OPTICHAMBER DIAMOND SPACER WITH LARGE MASK Item Number: 4742326

Z-1941-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
OPTICHAMBER DIAMOND SPACER WITH LARGE MASK Item Number: 4742326
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
375 units

ACCU-CHEK SMARTVIEW 100 TEST STRIPS Item Number: 4742862

Z-1942-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
ACCU-CHEK SMARTVIEW 100 TEST STRIPS Item Number: 4742862
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
537 boxes of 100 strips

FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM: Item number: 5658877

Z-1931-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM: Item number: 5658877
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
2,115 kits

FREESTYLE LIBRE 14 DAY GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM. Item Number: 5479084

Z-1930-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
FREESTYLE LIBRE 14 DAY GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM. Item Number: 5479084
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
8,959 kits

DEXCOM G6 SENSOR 3 PACK Item Number: 5447552

Z-1934-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
DEXCOM G6 SENSOR 3 PACK Item Number: 5447552
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
2357 kits

ONETOUCH ULTRA BLUE TEST STRIPS 100 COUNT Item Number: 2990174

Z-1936-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
ONETOUCH ULTRA BLUE TEST STRIPS 100 COUNT Item Number: 2990174
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
5,356 boxes of 100 strips

VAPORIZER VICKS 1.5GAL Item Number: 2354942

Z-1935-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
VAPORIZER VICKS 1.5GAL Item Number: 2354942
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
1 unit

ONETOUCH DELICA LANCETS 30G 100 COUNT Item Number: 5541610

Z-1939-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
ONETOUCH DELICA LANCETS 30G 100 COUNT Item Number: 5541610
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
2,315 boxes of 100 lancets

BD UF PEN 32GX4MM 100 NANO Item Number: 4292272

Z-1933-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
BD UF PEN 32GX4MM 100 NANO Item Number: 4292272
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
1,599 boxes of 100 needles

ONETOUCH ULTRA TEST STRIPS 25 COUNT Item Number: 3510443

Z-1938-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
ONETOUCH ULTRA TEST STRIPS 25 COUNT Item Number: 3510443
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
144 boxes of 25 strips

AEROCHAMBER PLS W/MASK LRG BLU Item Number: 1496033

Z-1932-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
AEROCHAMBER PLS W/MASK LRG BLU Item Number: 1496033
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
100 units

FREESTYLE LANCETS 28G 100CT Item Number:2975670

Z-1929-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
FREESTYLE LANCETS 28G 100CT Item Number:2975670
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
377 boxes of 100 lancets

ONETOUCH DELICA LANCETS 33G 100 COUNT Item Number: 5541628

Z-1940-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
ONETOUCH DELICA LANCETS 33G 100 COUNT Item Number: 5541628
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
4,896 boxes of 100 lancets

ONETOUCH ULTRASOFT LANCETS 100 COUNT Item Number: 3007788

Z-1937-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-30  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Product
ONETOUCH ULTRASOFT LANCETS 100 COUNT Item Number: 3007788
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, GA, SC.
How much
531 boxes of 100 lancets

Kangaroo Connect ENPlus Spike Set Anti-free Flow, Product Code 77000FD

Z-2102-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-03  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The feeding spike sets may leak at the interface of the tube and spike connector.
Product
Kangaroo Connect ENPlus Spike Set Anti-free Flow, Product Code 77000FD
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
114,731, 290 total units

Kangaroo 924 Safety Screw Spike Set, Product Code 775759

Z-2105-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-03  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The feeding spike sets may leak at the interface of the tube and spike connector.
Product
Kangaroo 924 Safety Screw Spike Set, Product Code 775759
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
114,731, 290 total units

Kangaroo Epump Safety Screw Spike with Flush Bag, Anti-free Flow, 1000 mL, Product Code 775100

Z-2103-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-03  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The feeding spike sets may leak at the interface of the tube and spike connector.
Product
Kangaroo Epump Safety Screw Spike with Flush Bag, Anti-free Flow, 1000 mL, Product Code 775100
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
114,731, 290 total units

Kangaroo Joey Safety Screw Spike with Flush Bag, Anti-free Flow,1000 mL, Product Code 765100

Z-2100-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-03  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The feeding spike sets may leak at the interface of the tube and spike connector.
Product
Kangaroo Joey Safety Screw Spike with Flush Bag, Anti-free Flow,1000 mL, Product Code 765100
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
114,731, 290 total units

Kangaroo Joey Safety Screw Spike Set, Anti-free Flow, Product Code 765559

Z-2101-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-03  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The feeding spike sets may leak at the interface of the tube and spike connector.
Product
Kangaroo Joey Safety Screw Spike Set, Anti-free Flow, Product Code 765559
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
114,731, 290 total units

Kangaroo Epump Safety Screw Spike Set, Anti-free Flow, Product Code 775659

Z-2104-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-03  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
The feeding spike sets may leak at the interface of the tube and spike connector.
Product
Kangaroo Epump Safety Screw Spike Set, Anti-free Flow, Product Code 775659
Where it went
Worldwide distribution.
How much
114,731, 290 total units

Professional Urine Drug Control, Item code 88010 - Product Usage: The Alere Professional Cup Urine Drug Contro

Z-2050-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Three products requiring refrigerated storage conditions were incorrectly stored outside of approved temperature ranges. Using these temperature abused products may result in misdiagnosis of the patient.
Product
Professional Urine Drug Control, Item code 88010 - Product Usage: The Alere Professional Cup Urine Drug Controls are compatible with all quantitative and qualitative drug detection procedures which are sufficiently sensitive to detect the control constituents.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution NC, KS, and AL.
How much
N/A

B-Hydroxybutyrate LiquiColor, Item code CH2440058 - Product Usage: Product is used for the quantitative determ

Z-2049-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Three products requiring refrigerated storage conditions were incorrectly stored outside of approved temperature ranges. Using these temperature abused products may result in misdiagnosis of the patient.
Product
B-Hydroxybutyrate LiquiColor, Item code CH2440058 - Product Usage: Product is used for the quantitative determination of B-Hydroxybutyrate in human serum or plasma.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution NC, KS, and AL.
How much
N/A

Strep B Carrot Broth One-Step, 16x100mm Tube, 6ml, Item code Z46BX - Product Usage: Intended to detect Group B

Z-2051-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-05-27  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Three products requiring refrigerated storage conditions were incorrectly stored outside of approved temperature ranges. Using these temperature abused products may result in misdiagnosis of the patient.
Product
Strep B Carrot Broth One-Step, 16x100mm Tube, 6ml, Item code Z46BX - Product Usage: Intended to detect Group B Streptococcus (GBS) from anovaginal specimen collected from pregnant women. If pregnant woman is positive for GBS colonization, this will indicate a need for treatment prior to vaginal delivery in order to prevent infection of the neonate.
Where it went
US Nationwide distribution NC, KS, and AL.
How much
N/A

Cordis Precise Nitinol Stent System. The Cordis PRECISE Nitinol Stent System devices are designed to deliv

Z-0729-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-01-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Cordis has initiated a labeling correction for S.M.A.R.T. and PRECISE stents due to incorrect MRI information on the IFU. The correct classification is "MRI Conditional" not "MRI Safe".
Product
Cordis Precise Nitinol Stent System. The Cordis PRECISE Nitinol Stent System devices are designed to deliver a flexible, self-expanding endoluminal stent to the carotid vasculature via over-the-wire (OTW) 5.5F or 6F sheathed delivery systems. The stent is cut from a solid nitinol tube into a fine mesh ( Z configuration) design. The delivery systems consist mainly of an inner shaft and an outer sheath with radiopaque markers, and a Tuohy Borst valve. The inner shaft terminates distally in a catheter tip and originates proximally in a luer hub designed to accept a 0.018 guidewire. The delivery systems have a nominal working length of 135 cm. The self-expanding PRECISE stent is constrained within the space between the inner shaft and the outer sheath, located between distal and proximal stent makers on the inner shaft. The stent expands to its unconstrained diameter when released from the deployment catheter into the carotid artery. Upon deployment the stent forms an open lattice and pushes outward on the luminal surface, helping to maintain the patency of the artery. Due to the self-expanding behavior of nitinol, the stents are indicated for placement into vessels...
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico and countries of Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaiian, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Repulic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint-Barthelemy, Saudia Arabia, Sinapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela.
How much
267,247 units total (262,641 OUS, 4,606 US)

S.M.A.R.T. Nitinol Stent System and the S.M.A.R.T. Control Nitinol Stent System. The SMART stent system in

Z-0728-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-01-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Cordis has initiated a labeling correction for S.M.A.R.T. and PRECISE stents due to incorrect MRI information on the IFU. The correct classification is "MRI Conditional" not "MRI Safe".
Product
S.M.A.R.T. Nitinol Stent System and the S.M.A.R.T. Control Nitinol Stent System. The SMART stent system includes a self-expanding stent made of Nitinol (nickel-titanium alloy) material and a 6 French (2.0 mm) or 7 French (2.3 mm) sheathed delivery system. The stent is laser cut from a solid nitinol tube into a fine mesh ( Z Configuration) design. The stent expands to its unconstrained diameter when released from the deployment catheter into the iliac artery. Upon deployment, the stent forms an open lattice and pushes outward on the luminal surface, helping to maintain the patency of the artery. Due to the self-expanding behavior of nitinol, the stents are indicated for placement into vessels that are 1-2 mm smaller in diameter than the unconstrained diameter of the stent. The SMART Control stent system includes a self-expanding stent made of Nitinol (nickel-titanium alloy) material and a 6 French (2.0 mm) sheathed delivery system. The stent is laser cut from a solid nitinol tube into a fine mesh ( Z Configuration) design. The stent expands to its unconstrained diameter when released from the deployment catheter into the iliac artery. Upon deployment, the stent forms...
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico and countries of Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaiian, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Repulic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint-Barthelemy, Saudia Arabia, Sinapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela.
How much
267,247 units total (262,641 OUS, 4,606 US)

Cordis S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL /S.M.A.R.T. Vascular Stent System. The S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL and S.M.A.R.T. Vascula

Z-0730-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-01-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
Cordis has initiated a labeling correction for S.M.A.R.T. and PRECISE stents due to incorrect MRI information on the IFU. The correct classification is "MRI Conditional" not "MRI Safe".
Product
Cordis S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL /S.M.A.R.T. Vascular Stent System. The S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL and S.M.A.R.T. Vascular Stent Systems consist of a self-expanding stent made of Nitinol (nickel-titanium alloy) material that is pre-mounted on an over-the-wire delivery system. The stents contain tantalum markers at each end. The S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL and S.M.A.R.T. Vascular Stents are designed to open to a preprogrammed diameter at body temperature. There are two delivery system configurations S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL and S.M.A.R.T. The stent is contained within the outer sheath of the delivery system. Once the distal end of the delivery system reaches the treatment site, the outer sheath of the delivery system is retracted to expose the stent and start its self-expansion. For the S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL Stent System, sheath retraction is achieved by grasping the handle in a fixed position with the tuning dial held between the thumb and index fingers, and rotating the tuning dial in a clockwise direction until the distal end of the stent is visibly apposed to the vessel wall. For the S.M.A.R.T. Stent System, sheath retraction is achieved by grasping the inner shaft in a fixed position and...
Where it went
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico and countries of Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaiian, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Repulic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint-Barthelemy, Saudia Arabia, Sinapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela.
How much
267,247 units total (262,641 OUS, 4,606 US)

Presource Kit Total Joint Pack containing a double-wrapped basin component. Product Usage: This kit is us

Z-0702-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-01-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
The double wrapping of this custom kit basin set is not supported by the current sterility assurance validation.
Product
Presource Kit Total Joint Pack containing a double-wrapped basin component. Product Usage: This kit is used on patients undergoing joint replacement knee or hip.
Where it went
US state of Florida
How much
182 packs
Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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