Windstone Medical recalls Preop Kit-NS (Pack Number AMS18227) due to contaminated alcohol prep pads found during sterilization checks. Affected kits contain specific lot codes. Stop using immediately to avoid infection risks.
Kits contain Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pad which were recalled by Cardinal Health following the discovery of a contaminant (Paenibacillus phoenicis) during a routine sterilization dose audit.
Windstone Medical is recalling a surgical convenience kit (Preop Kit-NS, Pack Number AMS18227) because alcohol prep pads in it were found contaminated with Paenibacillus phoenicis during routine sterilization checks. Using this kit could lead to infections if the contaminated pads are used during surgery.
The alcohol prep pads in the kit contain Paenibacillus phoenicis, a contaminant that can cause infections if used during surgery. This contamination was discovered during routine sterilization audits by Cardinal Health, the distributor.
Surgical teams and hospitals that purchased the recalled Preop Kit-NS (Pack Number AMS18227) with specific lot codes. Medical staff using these kits during procedures are at highest risk.
Check for the Pack Number AMS18227 and lot codes: 237663, 237901, 237957, 238041, 238084, 238085, 238146, 238197, 238589, 239157, 239216, 239286, 239337, 239386, 239943, 240269, 240633, 240705, 240903, 240904, 241034, 241223, 241224, 241313.
Discard the entire Preop Kit-NS (Pack Number AMS18227) if you have it with the listed lot codes to prevent infection risks.
Cardinal Health discovered a contaminant (Paenibacillus phoenicis) in the alcohol prep pads during routine sterilization audits.
Lot codes: 237663, 237901, 237957, 238041, 238084, 238085, 238146, 238197, 238589, 239157, 239216, 239286, 239337, 239386, 239943, 240269, 240633, 240705, 240903, 240904, 241034, 241223, 241224, 241313.
Check for Pack Number AMS18227 and the specific lot codes listed in the recall notice.
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Subject: Recall Z-2621-2026 — Windstone Medical Windstone Medical Hello, I own a Windstone Medical that is covered by recall Z-2621-2026 from Windstone Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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