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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: News Articles => Topic started by: redz812 on October 26, 2011, 02:57:15 PM

Title: Alcohol Prep Pad Recall
Post by: redz812 on October 26, 2011, 02:57:15 PM

Hi All,

This is a bit off topic but I am trying to find out if anyone else has received a letter recently regarding a recall of alcohol prep pads. The letter was addressed to my husband, who is deceased (01-13-2010).

The letter stated that my husband received a specific lot # of pads that is being recalled due to "potential presence of low levels of a microorganism, Bacillus cereus".

My husband used these pads constantly during at-home dialysis and administration of insulin. I still have about 50 left in my medicine cabinet!

I am assuming that the letter was specifically addressed to my husband because his name was on a list of bulk delivery of dialysis supplies he received thru a local supplier of the manufacturer's products.

I find this letter very disturbing and I don't know what to do about this situation.   

Title: Re: Alcohol Prep Pad Recall
Post by: boswife on October 26, 2011, 07:29:55 PM

i have not recieved one reciently but did months back.  Also for the iodine at one time.  Can you share the brand etc for us and we can look up and check it out?? 
Sorry about your hubby...  I hope you are healing well..

Title: Re: Alcohol Prep Pad Recall
Post by: redz812 on October 27, 2011, 03:04:12 PM

here is the letter

Title: Re: Alcohol Prep Pad Recall
Post by: redz812 on October 27, 2011, 03:34:20 PM

I'm sorry I don't know how to scan and attach.

Title: Re: Alcohol Prep Pad Recall
Post by: boswife on October 27, 2011, 03:35:00 PM

wow, how weard is that... Well, those arent ones we use but i think you were very thoughtful to post this as someone else may use.  Thanks and i hope all is well with you these days...