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Terminated

LHB, Perishable Item Pack Type III. Kit number: 2114011-100. First Aid Kit.

FDA Recall Z-1091-2013 · Posted 2013-04-10

Recalling FirmLighthouse For The Blind
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLRR
Date Initiated2013-03-22
Date Terminated2013-11-25
Product Quantity227 kits

Reason for Recall

The product contains an iodine 10% Ampule (10% Povidone Iodine swab) which is being recalled by the firm's distributor. The labeling of the iodine 10% Ampule labels state that the contents of the package are sterile and does not clarify that this sterility claim is only applicable to the applicator. The antiseptic solution that is applied to the skin is a cutaneous disinfectant, and is not sterili

Firm Action

The firm sent "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letters dated March 22, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at 800-542-3697 for questions regarding this notice.

Root Cause

Labeling False and Misleading

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution including DC and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MD, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and WY.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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