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# Cardinal Health Recalls Saline Syringes
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/cardinal-health-recalls-saline-syringes/
- Published: 2021-08-23T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T17:11:24.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5149986

Cardinal Health has recalled three models of its Monoject Saline Flush Prefilled Syringes because their plunger may pull air into the syringe after a health care provider has pushed out air. A [recall notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/cardinal-health-recalls-monoject-saline-flush-prefilled-syringes-risk-air-re-entering-syringe?ref=fdaweb.com) says that the materials used to make the syringe let the plunger slip back in the syringe. “If air is injected into blood vessels, it can block the vessel (air embolism),” it says. “Air embolisms can result in serious adverse health consequences, including stroke or death.” There have been 37 complaints, no injuries, and no deaths reported for the issue.

  
The syringes are used to flush out many different types of intravenous tubing and other devices that give health care workers access to blood vessels for fluid and medication delivery. They are prefilled with preservative-free saline in various sizes and different amounts of saline.