BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Fisherbrand Sterile Swab, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped, Wood Applicator Swab 100 pouches/boxes, 10 boxes/case. Used in applying medications to or take specimens from a patient.

    Recall: Z-1955-2013 · Initiated June 5, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1955-2013
    Event Number
    65822
    Firm
    Fisher Scientific Co
    FEI Number
    2517925
    Product Code
    KXG
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Material/Component Contamination
    Initiated
    June 5, 2013
    Posted
    August 12, 2013
    Terminated
    October 20, 2014
    Address
    300 Industry Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15275-1001

    Description

    Fisherbrand Sterile Swab, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped, Wood Applicator Swab 100 pouches/boxes, 10 boxes/case. Used in applying medications to or take specimens from a patient.

    Reason

    The firm is recalling Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs due to 4 customer complaints reporting the presence of non-pathogenic organisms in two lots. The finding was confirmed in lot 61513 and lot 8710 is also being recalled as a precautionary measure.

    Action

    Customers were notified by letter on June 18, 2013 and requested to discontinue use and return all affected product. The firm also asked that any additional affected customer base be contacted and notified of the recall if the lots had been further distributed. If you have any questions, contact Stericycle (reference "Event 4070") at 1-877-410-5558.

    Distribution

    Nationwide and the country of Canada.

    Quantity

    1230