Smiths Medical recalls Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads packaged with Portex Pulsator kits due to iodine potency loss over time. These pads may not be effective for disinfection after their expiration date.
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 Pulsator Arterial Blood Sampling Kits. The pads lose iodine potency over time, meaning they may not work properly for disinfection after their expiration date.
The iodine in the prep pads degrades over time, reducing their effectiveness as a disinfectant. This means the pads may not properly kill bacteria or viruses on the skin before blood draws, potentially increasing infection risk.
Healthcare professionals using these specific prep pads with Portex Pulsator kits are most at risk. Patients receiving blood draws using these pads could be affected if the iodine is ineffective.
Check for Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads with Portex Pulsator Arterial Blood Sampling Kits. The product codes include models like 4037NP-1, 4039-1, and expiration dates from November 30, 2016, to May 31, 2020.
Verify the expiration date on the pad packaging to ensure it is within the recall range (November 30, 2016, to May 31, 2020).
If the pads are outside the recall range, they are safe to use as normal. If they are within the recall range, stop using them immediately.
The povidone iodine prep pads lose iodine potency over time, meaning they may not be effective for disinfection after their expiration date.
Pads outside the recall expiration range are safe. Pads within the recall range may not work properly and should be discontinued.
Check for specific product codes like 4037NP-1, 4039-1, or expiration dates between November 30, 2016, and May 31, 2020.
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Subject: Recall Z-0843-2019 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0843-2019 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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