Madison Polymeric Engineering recalls First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pads with an unpleasant odor from microbial contamination. Affected units have specific catalog numbers and lot dates. No action required as the hazard is cosmetic.
The products exhibit an unpleasant odor due to microbial contamination with Yarrowia lipolytica.
Madison Polymeric: First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pads with a 4" button brush and 200ml capacity have been recalled 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 safety risk but may be a concern for users.
Medical professionals using endoscopic cleaning kits are likely affected. The risk is minimal as the odor is not harmful but may be a cosmetic issue.
Check for catalog number EP-4B and lot numbers starting with EX20190103P on the product packaging.
Look for catalog number EP-4B and lot numbers starting with EX20190103P on the product packaging.
No, the odor is caused by microbial contamination but does not pose a safety risk.
No action is required as the hazard is cosmetic and does not affect safety.
Check for catalog number EP-4B and lot numbers starting with EX20190103P on the product packaging.
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Subject: Recall Z-1897-2018 — Madison Polymeric Engineering Madison Polymeric Engineering Hello, I own a Madison Polymeric Engineering that is covered by recall Z-1897-2018 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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