Madison Polymeric Engineering recalls First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pads (EP-4) with lot numbers EX20181220P to EX20190112P due to microbial contamination causing an unpleasant odor. Consumers should check their product labels for these lot numbers.
The products exhibit an unpleasant odor due to microbial contamination with Yarrowia lipolytica.
Madison Polymeric Engineering is recalling First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pads (200ml) because they contain microbial contamination that causes an unpleasant odor. This issue does not pose a health risk but may be concerning for users.
The cleaning pads contain Yarrowia lipolytica, a type of microbe that causes an unpleasant odor. This microbial contamination does not pose a health risk but may be a concern for users due to the smell.
Endoscopists and medical professionals who use the First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad (EP-4) with the listed lot numbers are affected. Patients using these products are not at risk.
Check the product label for the Catalogue Number EP-4 and lot numbers EX20181220P through EX20190112P. The product is a 200ml flexible endoscope bedside pre-clean kit.
Look for the Catalogue Number EP-4 and lot numbers EX20181220P to EX20190112P on the product label.
No, the microbial contamination causes an unpleasant odor but does not pose a health risk.
Check the product label for the Catalogue Number EP-4 and lot numbers EX20181220P through EX20190112P. If you have these, you may want to contact Madison Polymeric Engineering for more information.
The product is a 200ml Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit with Catalogue Number EP-4 and lot numbers EX20181220P through EX20190112P.
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Subject: Recall Z-1896-2018 — Madison Polymeric Engineering Madison Polymeric Engineering Hello, I own a Madison Polymeric Engineering that is covered by recall Z-1896-2018 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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