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Health Canada lists Type I recall of Cardinal Health procedure trays over BD Alaris infusion sets

🇨🇦 Health Canada · Thu 12 Nov 2026

Nine General Procedure Tray configurations are affected after Becton Dickinson asked for discontinuation of infusion sets used with the BD Alaris pump module model 8100.

Health Canada has published a Type I recall covering Cardinal Health General Procedure Trays, classed under medical devices for general hospital and personal use. The notice, reference RA-82737, was last updated on 12 November 2026; it was first published on 6 October 2026, and the recall date is given as 24 September 2026.

According to the notice, Cardinal Health was recently told of a recall by Becton Dickinson concerning BD Alaris Pump Infusion sets used with the BD Alaris pump module model 8100. The recall is being issued because BD has asked for the sets to be discontinued. The issue is categorised as one of device performance.

Nine tray entries are listed, identified by lot or serial numbers 22870, 31972, 34186, 30288, 33612, 46036, 45108, 45062 and 964798. They map to model or catalogue numbers RES307732C, RES3077323, RES3077322, RES3077321 and RES307732A. The recalling firm is Cardinal Health 200, LLC, also trading as Cardinal Health, of Waukegan, Illinois.

The notice is addressed to healthcare audiences and advises those needing further information to contact the manufacturer. It does not set out further corrective actions or describe any reported incidents.

For context, Health Canada uses Type I for recalls where use of or exposure to a product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

What it means for your team

  • Hospitals and distributors in Canada should check stock against the nine listed lot or serial numbers and catalogue numbers.
  • The recall stems from a upstream component decision by Becton Dickinson, showing how a supplier action can cascade to convenience kits and procedure trays.
  • Quality teams handling kitted products should review whether their own trays include BD Alaris infusion sets and how supplier recall notices flow through.
  • Further detail on required actions must be sought from the manufacturer, as the notice is brief.

Official source: Health Canada ↗

Article written by VigiEye from the official source (Health Canada). AI-assisted; check the source before acting.

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