Product description

RevMedx Trauma Dressing (RTD) - Sterile Non-woven Gauze Pad
Item Number: NONEX15182W

Lot numbers: 38217080001, 38217080002, 38217070001 and 38218050002

ARTG 316302
(Alpha Vital Pty Ltd - Non-woven gauze pad, sterile)

The product is supplied as part of the first aid kit known as 'Shark Bite/Major Haemorrhage' Kit

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Reason the product is recalled

There may be damage to the package seal of the RevMedx Trauma Dressing (RTD). If the package seal is damaged the Trauma Dressing product may become non-sterile.

The hazards to consumers

If the dressing is non-sterile and used to treat wounds, this may result in infection and health complications.

What consumers should do

Consumers should remove the shrink wrapped Trauma Dressing component from the 'Shark Bite/Major Haemorrage' Kit, and destroy the Trauma Dressing immediately.

Affected consumers will be contacted in writing and provided with the Curity Multi Trauma Dressing as a replacement product.

For further information, please contact Alpha First Aid Supplies on 07 3341 8033.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Alpha First Aid Supplies

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 2020/18763 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration 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.