Germ Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam — Class II drug recall D-0285-2019
Terminated recall by AVKARE Inc., reported 2018-12-05. Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in product
| Recall number | D-0285-2019 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | AVKARE Inc., Pulaski, TN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-11-20 |
| Classified | 2018-11-28 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-12-05 |
| Terminated | 2020-05-07 |
| Quantity | 1,602 bags |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination, sterility |
| Pathogens | pseudomonas |
| Lot numbers | 13417 |
| Expiration dates | 2020-05 |
Product
Germ Bloc Health Hand Sanitizer Foam (benzalkonium chloride 0.13%) 7.5fl.oz./222mL refill bags, AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 www.avkare.com, NDC 5026835427, UPC 3 50268 35408
Reason for recall
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in product
Machine access
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