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Event 65822

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
June 05, 2013
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Fisher Scientific Co

Dossier provenance

Source snapshots represented here

  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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device · product 1 of 1

Fisherbrand Sterile Swab, Calcium Alginate Fiber Tipped, Wood Applicator Swab 100 pouches/boxes, 10 boxes/case. Used in applying medications to or take specimens from a patient.

Z-1955-2013
Recall number
Z-1955-2013
Initiated
June 05, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Fisher Scientific Co
Quantity
1230

App-derived interpretation

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The firm is recalling Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs due to 4 customer complaints reporting the presence of non-pathogenic organisms in two lots. The finding was confirmed in lot 61513 and lot 8710 is also being recalled as a precautionary measure.

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Reason for recall

The firm is recalling Fisherbrand Sterile Swabs due to 4 customer complaints reporting the presence of non-pathogenic organisms in two lots. The finding was confirmed in lot 61513 and lot 8710 is also being recalled as a precautionary measure.

Code information

Product code # 14-959-81, lot #61513, expiration date: 2014-08, and lot 8710, expiration date 2014-08.

Distribution pattern

Nationwide and the country of Canada.