Thermoskin® hot/cold gel pack (blue)
Medical device recall
| Level: | Consumer | Class: | I |
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| Reference: | RN-2008-0701 | Date: | 2 September 2008 |
| Product: |
Thermoskin® hot/cold gel pack (blue)
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| Product codes: | 86901, 86902 and 86903 | ||
| ARTG number: | 109477 | ||
| Sponsor: | United Pacific Industries Pty Ltd | ||
| Phone: | 1800 188 019 Customer Service | ||
| Reason: | This product contains the toxic substance ethylene glycol (rather than the non-toxic ingredient propylene glycol). | ||
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Recall letters will be dispatched by the sponsor to pharmacies on Wednesday 3 September 2008. Recall notices advising consumers of this recall will appear in the media as soon as the sponsor of Thermoskin® is able to obtain advertising space in national newspapers. |
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Classification system:
Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.
Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.
Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.
Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.