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Hydrox Inc., Cardinal Health Issue Nationwide Recall of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash For Hospitals
DUBLIN, Ohio, May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A voluntary recall has been
issued for an alcohol-free mouthwash manufactured by Hydrox, Inc. and labeled
with the Cardinal Health brand name. Hydrox and Cardinal Health have initiated
the voluntary recall of individual mouthwash bottles and those contained
within Cardinal Health Presource(R) kits.
The mouthwash has been tested and been found positive for Burkholderia
cepacia (B. cepacia). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has
confirmed the use of the affected mouthwash is associated with hospital
illnesses in one state. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been
apprised of this action.
The product was distributed to hospitals, medical centers and long-term
care facilities nationwide. The product is not sold in retail stores.
B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people. However, people
who have certain health problems such as weakened immune systems or chronic
lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis, may be more susceptible to
infections with B. cepacia. B cepacia is a known cause of infections in
hospitalized patients. B. cepacia bacteria are often resistant to common
antibiotics. The effects of B. cepacia on people vary widely, ranging from no
symptoms at all to serious respiratory infections, especially in patients with
cystic fibrosis.
The recall includes the following products:
Description Reorder Number
Alcohol-Free Mouthwash, Cardinal Health Label, 4 oz AG-210
Product lot 26228 is affected. Affected product can be identified by
checking the lot code stamped on the bottom left side of the label.
Patients who have received Cardinal Health branded alcohol-free mouthwash
from their health care provider are advised to check the reorder number and
lot number on the label. Patients who have mouthwash with a reorder number of
AG-210 and lot number of 26228 should stop using the product immediately.
As the nationwide distributor of this product, Cardinal Health is
notifying customers via overnight mail and is arranging for all products to be
returned for credit.
Presource customers with alcohol-free mouthwash in their kits should
contact the sales operations group toll free at (800) 766-0706. Hospitals that
have individual bottles of Cardinal Health labeled alcohol-free mouthwash
should contact Cardinal Health Customer Service toll free at (800) 964-5227.
About Cardinal Health
Headquartered inDublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is an $87
billion, global company serving the health-care industry with products and
services that help hospitals, physician offices and pharmacies reduce costs,
improve safety, productivity and profitability, and deliver better care to
patients. With a focus on making supply chains more efficient, reducing
hospital-acquired infections and breaking the cycle of harmful medication
errors, Cardinal Health develops market-leading technologies, including
Alaris(R) IV pumps, Pyxis(R) automated dispensing systems, MedMined(TM)
electronic infection surveillance service, VIASYS(R) respiratory care products
and the CareFusion(TM) patient identification system. The company also
manufactures medical and surgical products and is one of the largest
distributors of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies worldwide. Ranked No. 19
on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs more than 40,000 people on five
continents. More information about the company may be found at
www.cardinalhealth.com .
SOURCE Cardinal Health
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