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• Alcohol Prep Pad Recalls Issued Over Sterility Concerns

  December 6, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Two recalls of alcohol prep pads have been announced due to a lack of sterility.

• Alcohol Prep Pad and Antiseptic Towelette Sterility Warning Issued By FDA

  September 6, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is warning that some alcohol prep pads and towelettes may not have been manufactured in a sterile environment and may carry the risk of infections.

• Lawsuit Settled Over Child’s Death from Recalled Triad Wipes

  April 25, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A settlement has been reached between the makers of recalled Triad alcohol wipes and the parents of a two-year-old who...

• Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pad Problems Raise Concerns: Report

  October 11, 2011

  Staff Writers

  In the wake of two major recalls for alcohol prep pads, doctors and other health experts are beginning to question...

• PDI Alcohol Wipe Recall Should Have Happened Earlier: FDA

  September 30, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Federal regulators say that a lack of cooperation led to a four-month delay in recalling bacteria-tainted alcohol wipes and prep...

• PDI Alcohol Wipe Recall: Bacterial Contamination Risk

  September 22, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Another company has decided to recall its line of non-sterile alcohol prep pads and wipes due to the risk of...

• H&P Povidone Iodine Recall Affects Swabsticks, Gels and Solutions

  August 26, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A potential risk of infection has led to the recall of Povidone Iodine swabsticks, surgery prep solutions and prep gels...

• Wrongful Death Suit Filed Over Recalled Alcohol Prep Pads

  July 27, 2011

  Staff Writers

  An Illinois widow has filed a Triad alcohol prep pad wrongful death lawsuit against H&P Industries and a number of other...

• Triad Wipes Linked to 8 Deaths, 11 Infections, 250 Reports of Problems

  July 6, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Federal health officials are investigating the death of a 66-year old man, which may be the eighth fatality linked to...

• Triad Wipes Recall Leads to Permanent Injunction Against Manufacturer

  June 14, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Federal regulators have put in place a permanent injunction against H&P Industries, which recalled tens of millions of infected Triad...