Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Cardinal Health 200, LLC Chest Drainage Units and Accessories: Product Code recall: The firm is updating the IFU to clarify the intended patient population

Recall published 9 months ago

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.

The hazard: Device safety concern

The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1203-2026
Published
February 4, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
1,169,726 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
All units affected by IFU update. UDI-DI: 1. 8888571562 Cardinal Health Sentinel Seal CDU 50192253003091 (CS) 10192253003093 (EA) 2. 8888571513 Cardinal Health Sentinel Seal CDU, Dual Drain 50192253003084 (CS) 10192253003086 (EA) 3. 8888571489 Cardinal Health Sentinel Seal CDU, with Easy Change Connector 50192253003077 (CS) 10192253003079 (EA) 4. 8888571370 Cardinal Health Altitude CDU, Dry Suction, with Easy Change Connector 50192253003039 (CS) 10192253003031 (EA) 5. 8888571299 Cardinal Health Aqua-Seal CDU, Wet Suction 50192253003015 (CS) 10192253003017 (EA) 6. 8888571406 Cardinal Health Aqua-Seal CDU, Wet Suction, Dual Drain 50192253003060 (CS) 10192253003062 (EA) 7. 8888571315 Cardinal Health Aqua-Seal CDU, Wet Suction, with Easy Change Connector 50192253003022 (CS) 10192253003024 (EA) 8. 8884713100 Cardinal Health Thora-Seal Basic CDU, One Chamber, 2000 mL 50192253002643 (CS) 10192253002645 (EA) 9. 1814713105 OUS¿Only - Cardinal Health Thora-Seal Basic CDU, One Chamber, 2000 mL (Bottle only) 50192253002308 (CS) 10192253002300 (CS) 10. 1180571570 OUS¿Only - Cardinal Health Thora-Seal CDU, Two Chamber System, 2600 mL 50192253002292 (CS) 10192253002294 (EA) 11. 8884713308 Cardinal Health Thora-Seal CDU, Three Chamber System, 2500 mL 50192253002650 (CS) 10192253002652 (EA) 12. 8884713900 Cardinal Health Thora-Seal Replacement Collection Chamber, 2500 mL 50192253002667 (CS) 10192253002669 (EA)
UPC codes
50192253003091, 10192253003093, 50192253003084, 10192253003086, 50192253003077, 10192253003079, 50192253003039, 10192253003031, 50192253003015, 10192253003017, 50192253003060, 10192253003062, 50192253003022, 10192253003024, 50192253002643, 10192253002645, 50192253002308, 10192253002300, 50192253002292, 10192253002294

Products covered by this recall

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 OUS¿Only - Cardinal Health Thora-Seal Basic CDU, One Chamber, 2000 mL (Bottle only) 10. 1180571570 OUS¿Only - 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

Check your product

The notice names 23 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 50192253003091
  • 10192253003093
  • 50192253003084
  • 10192253003086
  • 50192253003077
  • 10192253003079
  • 50192253003039
  • 10192253003031
  • 50192253003015
  • 10192253003017
  • 50192253003060
  • 10192253003062
  • 50192253003022
  • 10192253003024
  • 50192253002643
  • 10192253002645
  • 50192253002308
  • 10192253002300
  • 50192253002292
  • 10192253002294

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 2000 mL
  • 2600 mL
  • 2500 mL

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Cardinal Health 200, LLC — The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Who pays for a device recall

The manufacturer funds the remedy. The practical question is usually which link in the chain executes it.

  • If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.
  • Ask for written confirmation that the remedy was applied to your serial number. That is what an insurer or a future clinician will want to see.
  • If you bought it yourself online or from a pharmacy, go to the manufacturer’s recall page rather than the retailer; device claims are handled centrally.
  • Where the remedy is a software update, there is nothing to claim, but do confirm the version changed afterwards.

Company contact: Cardinal Health 200, LLC — 3651 Birchwood Dr, Waukegan, IL, 60085-8337

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Cardinal Health 200, LLC medical devices recalled?

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. 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…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 50192253003091, 10192253003093, 50192253003084. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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