Madison Polymeric Engineering recalls First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pads (EP-6) with unpleasant odor from microbial contamination. Affected units have specific lot numbers. No action needed as this is a minor odor issue.
The products exhibit an unpleasant odor due to microbial contamination with Yarrowia lipolytica.
Madison Polymeric Engineering is recalling First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pads (500ml) due to an unpleasant odor caused by microbial contamination. This does not pose a health risk but may be noticeable to users.
The cleaning pads contain Yarrowia lipolytica, a microbe that causes an unpleasant odor. This is a minor issue that does not pose a health risk but may be noticeable to users.
Users of the First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad (500ml) with specific lot numbers are affected. Healthcare professionals using these pads for endoscope cleaning are most at risk of noticing the odor.
Check for the product name 'First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad, 500ml' and Catalogue Number EP-6. Affected units have specific lot numbers: EX20181220P through EX20190105P.
If you notice an unpleasant odor, the pad may be affected by microbial contamination.
No, the odor is not harmful but may be noticeable. The recall is for the unpleasant smell, not health risks.
Lot numbers EX20181220P, EX20181221P, EX20181222P, EX20181226P, EX20181228P, EX20190103P, and EX20190105P.
No action is needed as the odor is not harmful. The recall is for identification only.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Madison Polymeric Engineering to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1898-2018 — Madison Polymeric Engineering Madison Polymeric Engineering Hello, I own a Madison Polymeric Engineering that is covered by recall Z-1898-2018 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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