# FDA recall Z-1546-2018

> **Cardinal Health 200, LLC** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-03-28.

## Product

Medi-Vac(TM) Flex Advantage(TM) Suction Canister Liner, Material Numbers:  a) REF 6561-910C  b) REF 6561-916K  c) REF 6561-920C    To remove blood and/or body fluids. These fluids may be suctioned during surgical procedures or other applications requiring the removal of built up fluids. The suction canisters are used in operating rooms but are also used outside the surgical field as well as post-operatively within patient suites. The collection containers hold the fluids until they are ready for proper disposal. Sources of vacuum range from wall suction (central vacuum piped throughout the healthcare facility) to liposuction devices (portable suction pumps).

## Reason for recall

products may be missing a one-way valve on the fluid patient port.

## Distribution

US Distribution to the state of MA

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1546-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Cardinal Health 200, LLC
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-03-28
- **Report date:** 2018-05-09
- **Termination date:** 2018-11-29

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Waukegan, IL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1546-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1546-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1546-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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