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
- 5,231
- Deaths
- 57
- Injuries
- 1,049
- Malfunctions
- 3,635
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused twice in 2026 during FDA reporting-system changes and has since resumed.
Top device categories
- Device, Hemostasis, VascularMGB1,152
- Tubes, Gastrointestinal (And Accessories)KNT753
- Apparatus, Suction, Single Patient Use, Portable, NonpoweredGCY243
- Pump, Infusion, EnteralLZH224
- Needle, Hypodermic, Single LumenFMI182
- Syringe, PistonFMF155
- Surgeon'S GlovesKGO119
- Bottle, Collection, VacuumKDQ113
- Pack, Hot Or Cold, DisposableIMD111
- Gastrointestinal Tubes With Enteral Specific ConnectorsPIF111
Recent recalls
- 2026-10-02Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Presource Packs containing Medtronic Microstream Components: Intubation Kit Catalog Numbers AN23366084 AN23366085 AN2336608H AN2336608J Intubating Bag Kit Catalog Number OMSVM4166A Intubation UH Kit Catalog Number AN2336608G
Kits contain Microstream components. Medtronic issued an update to the Instructions for Use of these components due reports of difficulty in disconnecting the adapter from the patient's endotracheal tube to perform a procedure. The issue can result in a delay to treatment and unintended extubation. The potential exists for respiratory failure, hypoxia, aspiration, or low oxygen saturation.
- 2026-09-25Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Presource Packs Containing Stryker StrykeFlow PS and AHTO tube sets: 1) KIT, LAP CHOLE , Catalog Number: PGCGLCBAC; 2) KIT, LAP CHOLE , Catalog Number: PGCGLCBAD; 3) KIT, LAP CHOLE , Catalog Number: PGCGLCBAE; 4) KIT, LAP CHOLE , Catalog Number: PGCGLCB11; 5) KIT, CARDIO MINIMALLY INVASIVE, Catalog Number: PV63CMST5; 6) HMC ROBOTIC PACK , Catalog Number: SBA23RBHNG; 7) HMC ROBOTIC PACK , Catalog Number: SBA23RBHNH; 8) ENS ENDOCHOLEYCYSTECTOMIE 4 , Catalog Number: SBA30EDCLB; 9) LAP CHOLE PACK , Catalog Number: SLC37LCJOB; 10) LAP CHOLE PACK , Catalog Number: SLC37LCJ21; 11) LAP CHOLE PACK , Catalog Number: SLC37LCJ22; 12) PACK GYNE ROBOTIC , Catalog Number: SMA30RBHSA
The kits contain tube sets with handpieces that may leak during use. The impacted devices can have the following failures: fluid leakage from the hand piece that can pool on the floor. The impact can range from user dissatisfaction to the potential for the user of slip and fall.
- 2026-09-25Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Presource Packs Containing Stryker StrykeFlow PS and AHTO tube sets: 1) KIT,GU DAVINCI , Catalog Number: PGVMDVBWU; 2) KIT,GU DAVINCI , Catalog Number: PGVMDVBWV; 3) KIT,GU DAVINCI , Catalog Number: PGVMDVB26; 4) KIT,GU DAVINCI , Catalog Number: PGVMDVB27; 5) KIT,GU DAVINCI , Catalog Number: PGVMDVB28; 6) KIT,GU DAVINCI , Catalog Number: PGVMDVB29; 7) COLORECTAL PACK , Catalog Number: SBA73CLKFD; 8) COLORECTAL PACK , Catalog Number: SBA73CLK26
The kits contain tube sets with handpieces that may leak during use. The impacted devices can have the following failures: fluid leakage from the hand piece that can pool on the floor. The impact can range from user dissatisfaction to the potential for the user of slip and fall.
- 2026-09-25Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Presource Packs Containing Stryker StrykeFlow PS and AHTO tube sets: 1) KIT, GYN LAPAROSCOPY NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PB23GLNLAC; 2) KIT, GYN LAPAROSCOPY NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PB23GLNLA1; 3) KIT, GYN LAPAROSCOPY NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PB23GLNLA2; 4) KIT, GYN LAPAROSCOPY NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PB23GLNLA3; 5) KIT, GYN LAPAROSCOPY NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PB23GLNLA4; 6) KIT, GYN ROBOTIC NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PB23GRNLD; 7) KIT, GYN ROBOTIC NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PB23GRNLE; 8) KIT, GYN ROBOTIC NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PB23GRNL5; 9) KIT, GYN ROBOTIC NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PB23GRNL6; 10) MVHS GU GYN ROBOT PACK , Catalog Number: SOTDKGREFB
The kits contain tube sets with handpieces that may leak during use. The impacted devices can have the following failures: fluid leakage from the hand piece that can pool on the floor. The impact can range from user dissatisfaction to the potential for the user of slip and fall.
- 2026-09-25Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Presource Packs Containing Stryker StrykeFlow PS and AHTO tube sets: 1) KIT, LAVH , Catalog Number: PB63VHSTC
The kits contain tube sets with handpieces that may leak during use. The impacted devices can have the following failures: fluid leakage from the hand piece that can pool on the floor. The impact can range from user dissatisfaction to the potential for the user of slip and fall.
- 2026-09-22Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Presource Convenience Kits: 1) KIT, PRE OP , Catalog Number: AMN548616A; 2) KIT, NICU ADMIT NEW HAN , Catalog Number: BA1DH0116B; 3) KIT, PRE PROCEDURE , Catalog Number: IVSJV8302E; 4) KIT, IV SUPPLIES , Catalog Number: IVS3223531; 5) KIT, IV SUPPLIES , Catalog Number: IVS3223532; 6) KIT, IV SUPPLIES , Catalog Number: IVS3223533; 7) KIT, IV SUPPLIES , Catalog Number: IVS3223534; 8) KIT, IV SUPPLIES , Catalog Number: IVS3223535; 9) KIT, IV SUPPLIES , Catalog Number: IVS322358M; 10) KIT, IV SUPPLIES , Catalog Number: IVS322358N; 11) KIT, IV SUPPLIES , Catalog Number: IVS322358O; 12) KIT, PATIENT ADMISSIONS , Catalog Number: AMN333032A; 13) KIT, C SECTION , Catalog Number: MAT42267AL; 14) KIT, C SECTION , Catalog Number: MAT4226725; 15) KIT, VAGINAL DELIVERY , Catalog Number: MAT422677G; 16) KIT, VAGINAL DELIVERY , Catalog Number: MAT4226792; 17) KIT, VAGINAL DELIVERY , Catalog Number: MAT4226793; 18) KIT, VAGINAL DELIVERY , Catalog Number: MAT4226794; 19) KIT, VAGINAL DELIVERY , Catalog Number: MAT4226795
The kits contain applicators that may exhibit an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator. Use of a potentially contaminated applicator could result in no patient harm or may lead to localized skin or soft tissue infection. Less commonly, systemic infection or other infectious complications may occur.
- 2026-09-22Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Presource Convenience Kits: 1) KIT, USGPIV , Catalog Number: PVMHIVMHD; 2) KIT, USGPIV , Catalog Number: PVMHIVM14; 3) KIT, USGPIV , Catalog Number: PVMHIVM15
The kits contain applicators that may exhibit an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator. Use of a potentially contaminated applicator could result in no patient harm or may lead to localized skin or soft tissue infection. Less commonly, systemic infection or other infectious complications may occur.
- 2026-09-03Open, ClassifiedProcess change control
Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT,GYN LAPAROSCOPY DH , Catalog Number: PBOCGLN17
The Urinary Catheter Trays contain CliniClean Pericare Wipes which may potentially be contaminated with a lubricant used during the manufacturing process. If a contaminated wipe is used on a patient, localized skin effects may occur. These may include irritation, erythema, or mild inflammation.
- 2026-09-03Open, ClassifiedProcess change control
Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT, GYN ROBOTIC GSAM , Catalog Number: PBCCGRSGD; 2) KIT, GYN ROBOT ACCESSORY , Catalog Number: PB35GYBJC; 3) KIT, PRIMARY RESECTION , Catalog Number: PGVMOTBB19; 4) KIT, LIVER TRANSPLANT SUPPORT , Catalog Number: PGVM07C26; 5) KIT, LIVER TRANSPLANT SUPPORT , Catalog Number: PGVM07C26; 6) KIT, LIVER TRANSPLANT SUPPORT , Catalog Number: PGV2LTNHN; 7) KIT,UMMC GENERAL MAJOR TRANSPL, Catalog Number: PG15OT92A; 8) KIT,MAJOR LITHOTOMY NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PG23MLNLD; 9) KIT, GENDER CARE , Catalog Number: PG29GCPCK; 10) KIT, GENDER CARE , Catalog Number: PG29GCPC3; 11) KIT, MUH LIVER , Catalog Number: PG33LVMNC; 12) KIT, MIS HERNIA , Catalog Number: PG35HPBJK; 13) KIT, GENERAL MAJOR , Catalog Number: PG43MJEJD; 14) KIT, OPEN THORACOTOMY CMC , Catalog Number: PVCGOTACF; 15) KIT, MER THORACOTOMY ABDOMINAL, Catalog Number: PVX4TAMYB; 16) KIT, MER THORACOTOMY ABDOMINAL, Catalog Number: PVX4TAMYC; 17) KIT, HEART II , Catalog Number: PV23HEVAE; 18) KIT, FLAP ACCESSORY , Catalog Number: PW35FABJE; 19) HMC ROBOTIC PACK , Catalog Number: SBA23RBHNG; 20) HMC ROBOTIC PACK , Catalog Number: SBA23RBHNH
The Urinary Catheter Trays contain CliniClean Pericare Wipes which may potentially be contaminated with a lubricant used during the manufacturing process. If a contaminated wipe is used on a patient, localized skin effects may occur. These may include irritation, erythema, or mild inflammation.
- 2026-09-03Open, ClassifiedProcess change control
Presource Packs Containing CliniClean Pericare Wipes within BD Urinary Catheter Trays: 1) KIT, LUNG TX CIRCULATOR , Catalog Number: OVC3507231
The Urinary Catheter Trays contain CliniClean Pericare Wipes which may potentially be contaminated with a lubricant used during the manufacturing process. If a contaminated wipe is used on a patient, localized skin effects may occur. These may include irritation, erythema, or mild inflammation.
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