Dukal Corporation BZK Swab — Class II drug recall D-1676-2012
Terminated recall by Dukal Corp., reported 2012-09-26, distributed nationwide. Microbial contamination of Non Sterile Product; contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (manufacturer)
| Recall number | D-1676-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Dukal Corp., Ronkonkoma, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-06-14 |
| Classified | 2012-09-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-09-26 |
| Terminated | 2013-06-21 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination, sterility |
| Pathogens | burkholderia |
| Lot numbers | JT00610, JT01012, JT05311, JT08209, JT14511, JT15209, JT18211, JT22011, JT22711-1, JT26411, JT27610, JT30711, JT32809, JT34808 |
| Model numbers | 854, 854-1000 |
Product
Dukal Corporation BZK Swab, First Aid Antiseptic, (Benzalkonium Chloride), 0.133% w/v, Item 854-1000 contains 1000 individually packaged swabs per box. Item 854 contains 200 individually packaged swabs per box. Packaging labeled with Dukal Corporation, Hauppauge, NY 11788 --- NDC 65517-00031
Reason for recall
Microbial contamination of Non Sterile Product; contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (manufacturer)
Machine access
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