Madison Polymeric Engineering recalls First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pads (EP-3) with unpleasant odor from microbial contamination. Affected units have specific lot numbers. No action required as the hazard is minor.
The products exhibit an unpleasant odor due to microbial contamination with Yarrowia lipolytica.
Madison Polymeric Engineering is recalling First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pads (EP-3) due to an unpleasant odor caused by microbial contamination. This issue does not pose a safety risk but may be a concern for users.
The cleaning pads contain Yarrowia lipolytica, a microbe that causes an unpleasant odor. This microbial contamination does not pose a health risk but may be a nuisance for users.
Healthcare professionals using the First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad (EP-3) are likely affected. The risk is minimal as the odor is not harmful but may be unpleasant.
Check for the product name 'First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad, 100ml, Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit' with Catalogue Number EP-3. Affected units have lot numbers EX20190105P, EX20190108P, EX20190109P, or EX20190110P.
If the pad has an unpleasant odor, it may be affected by microbial contamination.
No, the microbial contamination causes only an unpleasant odor and does not pose a health risk.
The recall does not require action as the hazard is minor and the product is safe to use.
Check for the product name 'First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad, 100ml, Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit' with Catalogue Number EP-3 and lot numbers EX20190105P, EX20190108P, EX20190109P, or EX20190110P.
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Subject: Recall Z-1895-2018 — Madison Polymeric Engineering Madison Polymeric Engineering Hello, I own a Madison Polymeric Engineering that is covered by recall Z-1895-2018 from Madison Polymeric Engineering. 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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