RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel Recalled Over Bacterial Contamination, FDA Warns
Bacteria in one lot of RevitaDerm could lead to wound and blood infections, sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis.One lot of RevitaDerm wound care gel is being recalled due to bacterial contamination, according to the FDA.Bacillus cereusConsumers who bought any recalled RevitaDerm from their doctors should stop using it immediately and return it, the company warns.
Double-check your medicine cabinet: One lot of RevitaDerm, a wound care gel, is being recalled due to bacterial contamination, per aBlaine Labs triggered the voluntary recall after testing revealed that one bottle of RevitaDerm contained, a bacteria that could lead to “life-threatening, invasive infections,” per the FDA. No adverse events related to this recall have been reported yet.
RevitaDerm, a skin antimicrobial, is packaged as 1-ounce bottles and 3-ounce tubes. Only products from lot BL 2844 are included in the recall. Though RevitaDerm products are available in many pharmacies and online, the specific wound-care item being recalled is only available from doctors; it is not sold at stores. The recalled lot was distributed to 61 physician clinics in 17 states.
Consumers who have the recalled RevitaDerm product should stop using it immediately and return it, the company warns.could develop skin and soft tissue infections when the contaminated product is applied to wounds, the FDA says, although these are easier to treat in people without immunocompromising conditions.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Blaine Labs at 800-307-8818 or [email protected]. If you experience any adverse effects related to the RevitaDerm recall, you can submit a report to the FDAThis content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.
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