Fisher Scientific Recalls Sterile Swabs Due to Organism Contamination
Fisher Scientific is recalling Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs after a customer reported the presence of an organism in a lot of wood applicator swabs.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a sterile medical device contaminated with an organism, which poses a risk of harm (infection) even though specific injuries or illnesses have not been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Fisher Scientific Co is recalling Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs, including Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Aluminum, Plastic, and Wood Applicator Swabs, due to a report of organism presence. The recall covers all lots of specific article numbers with expiration dates ranging from August 2014 through October 2015.
The recall was initiated after a customer reported the presence of an organism in a lot of Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped Wood Applicator Swab. The affected products are distributed nationwide and are used for culture collection and industrial surfaces.
Consumers and facilities using these products should stop using the recalled swabs and contact Fisher Scientific for further instructions or a refund. The recall includes approximately 7,430 units.
The recalled product
- Product
- 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 A
- Manufacturer
- Fisher Scientific Co
- Category
- Medical Device — Swabs
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,430
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (18)
- 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
- 61866
- 62546
- 8710
- with expiration dates August 2014 through October 2015
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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