RecallDepth

Brand REMOVE Universal Adhesive Remover Wipe - Pouch Label and 50 count box Label: ***smith&nephew***#403100*** REMOVE Universal Adhesive Remover Wipes Gently removes tapes and adhesives Reduces risk of irritation and skin stripping Contains Aloe***1 wipe and 50 wipes*** For external use only. Avoid eyes - Use with adequate ventilation. Keep out of reach of children. INGREDIENTS: Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether, C10-11 Isoparaffin, Aloe Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance. ------------------- Brand: Universal Adhesive Remover Wipes - Carton Label: ***smith& nephew Universal Adhesive Remover Wipes ***Quantity 20 Cartons of 50 Code #403100***. Product Usage: Adhesive removers gently clean all types of adhesive residue from the skin, including hydrocolloid-based, acrylic-based and ruber-based adhesives.

Company
Smith & Nephew Inc.
Recall Initiated
April 4, 2011
Posted
July 6, 2011
Terminated
July 18, 2011
Recall Number
Z-2751-2011
Quantity
118,896 boxes of 50 count
Firm Location
Saint Petersburg, FL

Reason for Recall

Smith & Nephew, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL is recalling multiple lot numbers of the following products: REMOVE Universal Adhesive Remover Wipes, UNI-SOLVE Adhesive Remover Wipes, SKIN-PREP Protective Wipes, PERI-PREP Protective Wipes, and NO-STING SKIN-PREP Protective Wipes. These products were manufactured by H&P Industries dba The Triad Group who has initiated a recall of products manufactured i

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of: NC, PA, NM, OR, VA, TN, NY, OR, AL, IL, MN, TX, and Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, and United Kingdom

Lot / Code Info

Lot #  0E145,  0E146,  0E194,  0E210,  0E211,  0G138,  0H135,  0H248,  0J190,  0J232,  0L147,  0M176,  0M177,  1A117,  1B112,  1B128.

Root Cause

Material/Component Contamination

Action Taken

Smith & Nephew Inc. sent an "URGENT DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated April 8, 2011 to all customers who received the recalled products. The letter described the product, problem and the appropriate actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to immediately discontinue using the recalled products, examine their inventory, and follow the return or disposition instructions provided. The letter instructed customers to seek an alternative product for use. Distributors are instructed to provide the same instructions to their customers supplied with the recalled products. If you have any questions contact the Recall Hotline Center at 1-888-613-0271.

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