Certain lots of Comfort Shield Perineal Care Washcloths have been recalled because of contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.
The bacteria can cause serious infections including pneumonia and bacterial sepsis in immunocompromised individuals, those with cystic fibrosis, and hospitalized patients in general, as well as certain other patient groups.
The product was distributed to hospitals, medical centers, and long-term care facilities in the United States and Canada. The affected codes/lots include: 7403/1301, 7403/1312, 7403/1457, 7403/1677, 7408/1848, 7503/1999, 7524/2070, 7524/2086, 7905/1766, 7503-M/1702, and 7503-M/1995. There have been no reports of patient injury to date.
Customers with affected lots of the product should stop usage and contact Sage Products Inc. to return and replace the items. For more information or to arrange return and replacement, contact the company at 800-323-2220.