# FDA recall Z-0424-2021

> **Cardinal Health 200, LLC** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-09-25.

## Product

Covidien MONOJECT Standard Hypodermic Needle, Polypropylene Hub 22 G x 3/4". Intended use to facilitate activities such as: withdrawal of medication from a container, aspiration of fluid from a patient, injection of medication into a patient, and transfer fluids    Item Code: 8881250248

## Reason for recall

Potential for the needle to detach from the cartridge after the bottom of the cartridge is twisted and removed. If the needle is not securely seated, the needle can fall out of the sheath and cause the unused needle to project out of the cartridge, and  result in a needle stick/puncture from the clean/unused needle

## Distribution

Distribution US Nationwide, Australia and Canada

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0424-2021
- **Recalling firm:** Cardinal Health 200, LLC
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-09-25
- **Report date:** 2020-11-11
- **Termination date:** 2023-10-30

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Mansfield, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0424-2021

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0424-2021. Retrieved 2026-08-12 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0424-2021. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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