Microcare Medical recalls Good Vibrations Ultrasonic Cleaner Solution, JorVet J0382G Ultrasonic Instrument Cleaning Solution, SpecClean Ultrasoni…

Recall date

August 29, 2024

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-3209-2024

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Microcare Medical

Sold / distributed

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MN, GA, PA, WA, CO, NY, MD, CA, MI, NE, UT, OK, WI, NJ, IL, ME, CT, KS, TX, NC, TN, SC, MO and the countries of Canada.

Why it was recalled

Contaminated equipment and packaging caused Klebsiella oxytoca, Enterobacter asburiae, Enterobacter bugandensis, pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria, to occur in ultrasonic detergent, which caused product bloating/leaking, and if used during medical/dental procedures could result in urinary tract, respiratory, bloodstream infections; workers handling contaminated product/instruments also at risk

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Good Vibrations Ultrasonic Cleaner Solution, JorVet J0382G Ultrasonic Instrument Cleaning Solution, SpecClean Ultrasonic Cleaner Solution, Models: GVUS128-1, GVUS128-1EA, GVUS550-1, GVUS24-1, GVUS24-1EA, JGVUS128-1, VGVUSNP128-1, VGVUSNP128-1EA