Carroll-Baccari recalls Lemon Prep skin prep tubes and cups for potential Burholderia cepacia contamination. Affected units include specific model numbers sold for EKG/ECG electrode preparation.
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Burholderia cepacia.
Carroll-Baccari is recalling Lemon Prep skin preparation tubes and single-use cups that may be contaminated with Burholderia cepacia. This could pose a risk of infection for people using the products during medical procedures like EKG or ECG recordings.
Burholderia cepacia is a type of bacteria that can cause infections, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. The product may be contaminated during manufacturing or handling, leading to skin infections if used improperly.
People using Lemon Prep for EKG or ECG electrode preparation are most at risk. This includes patients and healthcare providers who apply the product before medical monitoring.
Check for model numbers: MD0019T (4 oz tubes) or MD0019-SUP (single-use cups). These were sold with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice for EKG/ECG electrode preparation.
Identify if your Lemon Prep product has model numbers MD0019T or MD0019-SUP as listed in the recall notice.
The product may be contaminated with Burholderia cepacia, a bacteria that can cause infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Check for model numbers MD0019T (4 oz tubes) or MD0019-SUP (single-use cups) as listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Carroll-Baccari directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Carroll-Baccari to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0368-2020 — Carroll-Baccari Carroll-Baccari Hello, I own a Carroll-Baccari that is covered by recall Z-0368-2020 from Carroll-Baccari. 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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