Product description

Lubricant that helps ease the insertion of earpieces, hearing instruments and other custom-fit products into the ear and provides an effective acoustic seal.

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Reason the product is recalled

Tests on a batch of the product indicated that it contained the bacteria culture, "burkeholderia cepacia".

The hazards to consumers

The bacteria could be of concern for persons with lung problems or who have an immunity deficiency, for example, people with cystic fibrosis and HIV, as the bacteria can cause pneumonia.

What consumers should do

Discontinue using the contaminated product immediately.

Australian Hearing has issued letters to clients who have potentially been supplied with this product. Consumers can return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

For further information please contact Ultra Supplies on 0404 081 494 or via email at sales@ultrasupplies.com.au

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Australian Hearing centres

Identifying product features

None

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

None

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2011/12872 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.