Fisher Scientific recalls 50-pack round bottom swabs (catalog #1490712) sold between June 2021-August 2021 after temperature excursions may have reduced product effectiveness.
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
Fisher Scientific is recalling round bottom swabs sold between June and August 2021 because they may have been exposed to higher temperatures during shipping, potentially reducing their effectiveness. This recall affects healthcare facilities that used these swabs for medical purposes.
The swabs may have been exposed to higher temperatures during shipping from June 2021 to August 2021, which could reduce their effectiveness for medical use. This temperature issue does not pose a direct safety risk like injury or fire but may impact the swabs' intended purpose.
Healthcare facilities that purchased Fisher Scientific swabs between June 1 and September 30, 2021 are most likely affected. These swabs were used for medical procedures in clinical settings.
Check for the Fisherbrand SWAB, ROUND BOTTOM CLR (50/PK) with catalog number 1490712. These swabs were sold between June 1 and September 30, 2021.
Verify the catalog number 1490712 and purchase date between June 1 and September 30, 2021.
The swabs may have been exposed to higher temperatures during shipping from June 2021 to August 2021, which could reduce their effectiveness for medical use.
No, the recall is about potential reduced effectiveness, not safety risks. You can continue using them if they are still effective.
Check for the catalog number 1490712 and purchase date between June 1 and September 30, 2021.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fisher Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1636-2022 — Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific Hello, I own a Fisher Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1636-2022 from Fisher Scientific. 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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