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Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Aluminum Applicator Swab, .025 and .035 in Diameter, all lots, 100 per pack Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Plastic Applicator Swab, all lots, 100 per pack Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Wood Applicator Swab, all lots, 100 and 200 per pack culture collection and industrial surfaces

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 5, 2014 Fisher Scientific Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    all lots of article nos. 14-959-77, 14-959-78, 14-959-79, 14-959-81, 14-959-82, lots 60151, 61513, 61933, 62768, 63055, 60752, 61324, 62195, 63224, 60752, 62195, 61866, 62546, 8710, with expiration dates August 2014 through October 2015
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Fisher Scientific Co
Reason for Recall:
A customer reported the presence of an organism in a lot of Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Wood Applicator Swab.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Aluminum Applicator Swab, .025 and .035 in Diameter, all lots, 100 per pack Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Plastic Applicator Swab, all lots, 100 per pack Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Wood Applicator Swab, all lots, 100 and 200 per pack culture collection and industrial surfaces

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

all lots of article nos. 14-959-77, 14-959-78, 14-959-79, 14-959-81, 14-959-82, lots 60151, 61513, 61933, 62768, 63055, 60752, 61324, 62195, 63224, 60752, 62195, 61866, 62546, 8710, with expiration dates August 2014 through October 2015

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1521-2014

Related Recalls

Fisherbrand Sterile Swab, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped, Wood Applicator Swab 100 pouches/boxes, 10 boxes/case. Used in applying medications to or take specimens from a patient.

Fisher Scientific

Class I - Dangerous

The firm is recalling Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs due to 4 customer complaints reporting the presence of non-pathogenic organisms in two lots. The finding was confirmed in lot 61513 and lot 8710 is also being recalled as a precautionary measure.

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