TOPIC: Hand Sanitizers, Cleansers, Skin Protectants, Deodorant by DermaRite Industries: Expanded Recall - Due to Potential Burkholderia cepacia Contamination
AUDIENCE: Consumer, Patient, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy, Dermatology
ISSUE: DermaRite Industries is expanding the voluntary recall initiated on July 16, due to potential microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC). Out of an abundance of caution the recall has expanded to include additional products and lots, which can be found in the table below. Please see DermaRite.com for the original recall notice.
Risk Statement: Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) in these products may result in serious and life-threatening infections if the products are used by immunosuppressed individuals or by people attending to immunosuppressed individuals. For healthy individuals with minor skin lesions, the use of the product may result in local infections, whereas in immunocompromised individuals the infection could spread into the blood stream, potentially leading to life-threatening sepsis.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Puerto Rico.
For the complete list of recalled products, click on the red button "Read Recall" below.
BACKGROUND: The products being recalled are used as hand sanitizers, cleansers, skin protectants and deodorant.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product or have questions about whether the product was used in their health care facility.
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Consumers with questions regarding this recall can call Sedgwick at 888-943-5190 or email dermarite5186@sedgwick.com.
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DermaRite has notified its distributors and customers by e-mail to immediately examine available inventory and destroy all affected products in accordance with each facility’s process.
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