MediHoney¿ Adhesive Hydrogel Sheet Dressing recalled

Timeline

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Packaging failures were identified which could lead to a breach in the sterile barrier.

A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.

Product as listed by the FDA

Brand Name: MediHoney¿ Product Name: MediHoney¿ Adhesive Hydrogel Sheet Dressing Model/Catalog Number: 31720, 31740 Product Description: MEDIHONEY¿ Adhesive Hydrogel Sheet Dressing with Leptospermum Honey is a moist wound dressing made of Leptospermum Honey (+15) in combination with a hydrogel gelling agent, surrounded by an adhesive border. The gelling agent is contained within the dressing mass. The dressing contains 100% Leptospermum Honey. As wound exudate is absorbed, the dressing which has a low pH and high osmolarity forms a gel. This assists in maintaining a moist environment for optimal wound healing, aids in autolytic debridement, and allows for non-traumatic removal. This product is an occlusive dressing, and does not require a secondary dressing.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and the countries of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Guam, Malaysia.

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