Skip to main content
DeviceWatchDeviceWatch

Cardinal Health

FDA adverse event reports naming Cardinal Health as the device manufacturer, with recall history from the live FDA recall database. Reporter-supplied name as filed: CARDINAL HEALTH.

Total reports
5,224
Deaths
57
Injuries
1,049
Malfunctions
3,628

Reports per year

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Top device categories

Recent recalls

  • 2026-04-02Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

    Cardinal Health Monoject Tuberculin Syringe, 1 mL Luer Lock, Catalog Number 1180100777

    The outer packaging and blister pack labeling identify the product as 1mL Luer Lock Tuberculin Syringe (Product Code 1180100777), however the syringes contained within the packages are U-100 Insulin syringes.

  • 2026-01-28Open, ClassifiedError in labeling

    Chest Drainage Units and Accessories: Product Code Description 1. 8888571562 Cardinal Health Sentinel Seal CDU 2. 8888571513 Cardinal Health Sentinel Seal CDU, Dual Drain 3. 8888571489 Cardinal Health Sentinel Seal CDU, with Easy Change Connector 4. 8888571370 Cardinal Health Altitude CDU, Dry Suction, with Easy Change Connector 5. 8888571299 Cardinal Health Aqua-Seal CDU, Wet Suction 6. 8888571406 Cardinal Health Aqua-Seal CDU, Wet Suction, Dual Drain 7. 8888571315 Cardinal Health Aqua-Seal CDU, Wet Suction, with Easy Change Connector 8. 8884713100 Cardinal Health Thora-Seal Basic CDU, One Chamber, 2000 mL 9. 1814713105 OUSOnly - Cardinal Health Thora-Seal Basic CDU, One Chamber, 2000 mL (Bottle only) 10. 1180571570 OUSOnly - Cardinal Health Thora-Seal CDU, Two Chamber System, 2600 mL 11. 8884713308 Cardinal Health Thora-Seal CDU, Three Chamber System, 2500 mL 12. 8884713900 Cardinal Health Thora-Seal Replacement Collection Chamber, 2500 mL

    The firm is updating the IFU to clarify the intended patient population for the identified chest drainage units and accessories as adults, 18 years and older. When used on infants, the CDU may not demonstrate tidaling/bubbling, which may confound the clinician's assessment of device functionality and lead to inadequate/inappropriate treatment/therapy, delay to treatment/therapy, and prolonged hospitalization.

  • 2025-12-11Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

    ChemoPlus gowns: Product Code Product Description CT5500T ChemoPlus Full Coverage Sleeve, Universal, Medium Blue, Non-sterile; CT5502T ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Regular/Medium, Medium Blue, Non-sterile; CT5503T ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Large, Medium Blue, Non-sterile; CT5504T ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Extra Large, Medium Blue, Non-sterile; CT5505T ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Extra Extra Large, Medium Blue, Non-sterile; DP5001GT ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Open Back, Large, medium Blue, Non- sterile; DP5002GT ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Open Back, Extra Large, medium Blue, Non-sterile; DP5003GT ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Open Back, Medium, medium Blue, Non-sterile; DP5004GT ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Open Back, Extra Extra Large, medium Blue, Non-sterile; CT5500TS ChemoPlus Full Coverage Sleeve, Universal, Medium Blue, Sterile; CT5502TS ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Regular/Medium, Medium Blue, Non-sterile; CT5503TS ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Large, Medium Blue, Sterile; CT5504TS ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Extra Large, Medium Blue, Sterile; CT5505TS ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Extra Extra Large, Medium Blue, Sterile;

    Affected gowns have the incorrect expiration date on the product packaging. Product has a shelf-life of three years which is mislabeled on the product packaging as five (5) years.

  • 2025-10-17Open, ClassifiedUse error

    Salem Sump PVC Tubes: Product Code/Product Name: 8888264911E ENFit" SALEM SUMP" PVC TUBE 10FR 36IN 8888264929E ENFit" SALEM SUMP" PVC TUBE 12FR 48IN 8888264945E ENFit" SALEM SUMP" PVC TUBE 14FR 48IN 8888264960E ENFit" Salem Sump" PVC Tube 16Fr 48IN 8888264986E ENFit" SALEM SUMP" PVC TUBE 18FR 48IN 8888266106E PVC SALEM SUMP WITH ENFIT & ARV 10FR 36IN 8888266114E PVC SALEM SUMP WITH ENFIT & ARV 12FR 48IN 8888266122E PVC SALEM SUMP WITH ENFIT & ARV 14FR 48IN 8888266130E PVC SALEM SUMP WITH ENFIT & ARV 16FR 48IN 8888266148E PVC SALEM SUMP WITH ENFIT & ARV 18FR 48IN 8888268060E ENFit" SALEM SUMP" PVC TUBE 6FR 24IN 8888268086E ENFit" Salem Sump" PVC Tube 8Fr 24IN

    Firm has received complaints regarding Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) breakage due to excessive force during use. Firm is providing additional guidance for use. Expansion of RES 95214.

  • 2025-10-17Open, ClassifiedUse error

    Salem Sump PVC Tubes: Product Code/Product Name: 264929 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen, 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) 264945 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm) 264960 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) 264986 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen, 18 Fr/Ch (6.0 mm) 5558264957 Salem Sump" COILED TUBE 16Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) 5558264965 Salem Sump" TUBE 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) 5558264973 Salem Sump" COILED TUBE 18Fr/Ch (6.0 mm) 5558264981 Salem Sump" TUBE 18 Fr/Ch 18Fr/Ch (6.0 mm) 8888264911 Salem Sump" Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, 10 Fr/Ch (3.3 mm), 36" (91 cm) 8888268060 Salem Sump" Dual Lumen Stomach Tube 6 Fr/Ch (2.0 mm), 24" (61 cm) 8888268086 Salem Sump" Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, 8 Fr/Ch (2.7 mm), 24" (61 cm)

    Firm has received complaints regarding Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) breakage due to excessive force during use. Firm is providing additional guidance for use. Expansion of RES 95214.

  • 2025-10-17Open, ClassifiedUse error

    Salem Sump PVC Tubes: Product Code/Product Name: 8888265108 Salem Sump Silicone Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Radiopaque Line, 10 Fr/Ch (3.3 mm), 36 (91 cm) 8888265116 Salem Sump Silicone Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Radiopaque Line, 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm), 48 (122 cm) 8888265124 Salem Sump Silicone Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Radiopaque Line, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm), 48 (122 cm) 8888265132 Salem Sump Silicone Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Radiopaque Line, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm), 48 (122 cm) 8888265140 Salem Sump Silicone Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Radiopaque Line, 18 Fr/Ch (6.0 mm), 48 (122 cm) 8888266213 Salem Sump TM Silicone Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Anti-Reflux Valve and Radiopaque Line, 10 Fr/Ch (3.3 mm) x 36 (91 cm) 8888266221 Salem Sump TM Silicone Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Anti-Reflux Valve and Radiopaque Line, 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) x 48 (122 cm) 8888266247 Salem Sump TM Silicone Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Anti-Reflux Valve and Radiopaque Line, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm) x 48 (122 cm) 8888266262 Salem Sump TM Silicone Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Anti-Reflux Valve and Radiopaque Line, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) x 48 (122 cm) 8888266288 Salem Sump TM Silicone Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Anti-Reflux Valve and Radiopaque Line, 18 Fr/Ch (6.0 mm) x 48 (122 cm)

    Firm has received complaints regarding Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) breakage due to excessive force during use. Firm is providing additional guidance for use. Expansion of RES 95214.

  • 2025-10-17Open, ClassifiedUse error

    Salem Sump PVC Tubes: Product Code/Product Name: 266197 Salem Sump" Anti-Reflux Valve CE Marked 8888266197 Salem Sump" Anti-Reflux Valve

    Firm has received complaints regarding Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) breakage due to excessive force during use. Firm is providing additional guidance for use. Expansion of RES 95214.

  • 2025-10-17Open, ClassifiedUse error

    Salem Sump PVC Tubes: Product Code/Product Name: 266122 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen with Anti-Reflux Valve, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm) 266130 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen with Anti-Reflux Valve, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) 266148 Salem Sump" Stomach Tube, Dual Lumen with Anti-Reflux Valve, 18 Fr/Ch 8888266106 Salem Sump" Dual Lumen Stomach Tube, Anti-Reflux Valve 10Fr/Ch (3.3 mm), 36" 266130CN Salem Sump" Tube 16FR with CONFIRM NOW, Nonsterile 266148CN Salem Sump" Tube 8 FR with CONFIRM NOW, Nonsterile

    Firm has received complaints regarding Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) breakage due to excessive force during use. Firm is providing additional guidance for use. Expansion of RES 95214.

  • 2025-10-17Open, ClassifiedUse error

    Salem Sump PVC Tubes: Product Code/Product Name: 1180264408 Salem Sump" PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 10 Fr/Ch (3.3 mm) x 90 cm 1180264416 Salem Sump" PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) x 114 cm 1180264424 Salem Sump" PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm) x 114 cm 1180264432 Salem Sump" PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) x 114 cm 1180264440 Salem Sump" PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 18 Fr/Ch (6.0 mm) x 114 cm 1180264457 Salem Sump" PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 20 Fr/Ch (6.7 mm) x 114 cm 1180264523 Salem Sump" Polyurethane Gastroduodenal Tube, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm) x 114 cm 1180264531 Salem Sump" Polyurethane Gastroduodenal Tube, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) x 114 cm 1180264549 Salem Sump" Polyurethane Gastroduodenal Tube, 18 Fr/Ch (6.0 mm) x 114 cm 1180264556 Salem Sump" Polyurethane Gastroduodenal Tube, 20 Fr/Ch (6.7 mm) x 114 cm 1180264895 Salem Sump PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 20 Fr/Ch (3.3mm), 108 cm 8888264804 Salem Sump PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 10Fr/Ch (3.3 mm) x 85 cm 8888264820 Salem Sump PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) x 108 cm 8888264846 Salem Sump PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7mm), 108 cm 8888264861 Salem Sump PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3mm), 108 cm 8888264887 Salem Sump PVC Gastroduodenal Tube, 18 Fr/Ch (6.0mm), 108 cm SKUs not distributed in US

    Firm has received complaints regarding Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) breakage due to excessive force during use. Firm is providing additional guidance for use. Expansion of RES 95214.

  • 2025-06-06CompletedSoftware change control

    SCD Comfort Knee Length Small, SKU 84021; Kendall SCD Small Comfort sleeves when used with the Kendall SCD Smartflow Controller

    Incorrect software logic may cause frequent E1 errors (system high pressure). Issue may cause delay in treatment or therapy.

Monitor Cardinal Health automatically

DeviceWatch watches FDA adverse events and recalls for the products you care about, summarizes clinical narratives with AI and alerts you when a safety signal emerges.

Start Free Trial