Smiths Medical recalls Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads packaged with Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kits due to potential loss of iodine potency over time, affecting medical disinfection.
The povidone iodine prep pads packaged with the arterial blood sampling kits will not maintain the iodine potency through its labeled 36-month expiration dating.
Smiths Medical is recalling Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads that come with Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kits. These pads may lose their iodine potency before the expiration date, which could reduce their effectiveness as a disinfectant during medical procedures.
The povidone iodine prep pads may lose their intended iodine potency over time, meaning they might not disinfect effectively when used for blood sampling. This could lead to inadequate infection control during medical procedures if the pads are no longer potent.
Healthcare professionals using these specific prep pads with the Portex Pro-Vent kits are most at risk, as the reduced iodine potency could affect infection control during blood sampling procedures.
Check for Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads packaged with Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kits. The product models include specific numbers like 4589P-1, 4591EG-1, and others listed in the recall notice. The expiration dates range from November 30, 2016, to May 31, 2020.
Verify the expiration date on the pad packaging; if it falls between November 30, 2016, and May 31, 2020, it is affected.
The povidone iodine prep pads may lose their iodine potency over time, which could reduce their effectiveness as a disinfectant during medical procedures.
The affected models include 4589P-1, 4591EG-1, 4591P-1, 4599P-1, and others listed in the recall notice.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation; users should check the expiration date and consider the risk based on the product's age.
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Subject: Recall Z-0842-2019 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0842-2019 from Smiths 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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