Smith & Nephew has halted all shipments of IV PREP Antiseptic Wipes. All customers and patients are advised to discontinue use of IV PREP Antiseptic Wipes immediately, as their use could result in localized or systemic infection.
The Smith & Nephew recall follows an earlier nationwide recall initiated by The Triad Group for alcohol prep products, pads, wipes and swabs due to concerns about potential microbial contamination with Bacillus cereus. Use of contaminated alcohol prep pads, wipes and swabs could lead to life-threatening infections, especially in at-risk populations, including immune suppressed and surgical patients.
Read the news release about Smith & Nephew’s recall.
Read other coverage about recalls:
– FDA Defends Actions Regarding Triad Sterile Lubricating Jelly
– J&J Pulls Simponi Injections for Possible Dosing Defects
– Anesthesiology Devices Recalled After Weak Oversight by FDA
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