Puritan absorbent foam tipped applicator; Catalog Number 25-1406 1 PF BT. Sterile absorbent foam tipped applicator used to apply medication or to obtain specimens from a patient.

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 22, 2014 Puritan Medical Products Co. Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
Lot Number 3111, Expiration date: 2016/04
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:: Puritan Medical Products Co., LLC
Reason for Recall:: Shaft breaks so that adequate patient specimen sample cannot be obtained.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Puritan absorbent foam tipped applicator; Catalog Number 25-1406 1 PF BT. Sterile absorbent foam tipped applicator used to apply medication or to obtain specimens from a patient.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Number 3111, Expiration date: 2016/04

Distribution:

Distributed in: MS, ME, GA, NC

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1278-2015