Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Subpotent Drug: The laminate used to make the pouches was reversed such that the aluminum layer was in contact with the product causing an exothermic reaction between the free iodine and the aluminum.
Betadine Solution Swabstick Povidone-Iodine Solution USP, 10% Dist.by: Purdue Products LP. Stamford, CT 06901-3431 NDC 67618-153-01
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: comprising polyethylene and other plastic materials, stainless steel and glass.
Reason Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead…
Reason sub potency
Reason Lack of assurance of Sterility: potential product contamination
Reason Lack of assurance of Sterility: potential product contamination
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