Aerowipe Cleansing Wipes (supplied in some first aid kits)
Consumers and health professionals are advised that Aero Healthcare AU Pty Ltd, in consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration, is issuing a product defect correction for two batches of Aerowipe Cleansing Wipes supplied in some first aid kits due to apparent mould contamination.
If users did not notice the apparent contamination there is the potential for the wipes to cause infection.
Some of the wipes show apparent mould contamination. This is being investigated.
The front of the wipes' packaging highlighting where the batch number is printed.
The affected batch numbers of the wipes are:
- 24473 (expiry 02/2025)
- 24706 (expiry 04/2025)
They were sold to the public between 7 May 2020 and 25 August 2020.
No other batches of Aerowipe Cleansing Wipes are affected by this recall. A full lab investigation of this anomaly is in process.
If you purchased a first aid kit supplied by Aero Healthcare between 7 May 2020 and 25 August 2020 and it contains Aerowipe Cleansing Wipes from batches 24473 or 24706, do not open the wipes and call Aerowipe's customer service line on 1800 628 881 to arrange for replacement wipes to be sent to you
Information about specific first aid kit models potentially affected can be found here: www.aerohealthcare.com/recalls
Potentially affected first aid kits (supplied between 7 May 2020 and 25 August 2020) include:
| # | Product Code | Product Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFAK3M | DEFENDER Tough Metal First Aid Kit Metal 23 x 16.5 x 70cm |
| 2 | AFAK3P | DEFENDER Plastic Neat First Aid Kit Orange Plastic 25.5 x 23.5 x 9cm |
| 3 | AFAK3S | DEFENDER Softpack Versatile First AidKit Softpack 19.5 x 13 x 9cm |
| 4 | AFAK3W | DEFENDER First Aid Kit W/Proof Plastic Plastic 17.6 x 24.8 x 7.6cm |
| 5 | AFAK4C | RESPONDER Plastic Rugged First Aid Kit Orange/White 23.3 x 26.6 x 9.8cm |
| 6 | AFAK4M | RESPONDER Tough Metal First Aid Kit Small Metal 38 x 24 x 12cm |
| 7 | AFAK4P | RESPONDER Plastic Neat First Aid Kit Small Plastic 27 x 28 x 9.5cm |
| 8 | AFAK4R | RESPONDER Refill |
| 9 | AFAK4S | RESPONDER Softpack Versatile F/A Kit Small Softpack 24.5 x 15.5 x 10cm |
| 10 | AFAK4SF | RESPONDER F&B Softpack Versatile F/A Kit Small Softpack 24.5 x 15.5 x 10cm |
| 11 | AFAK4T | RESPONDER Plastic Tacklebox Kit White/Clear 42 x 21 x 22 |
| 12 | AFAK4W | RESPONDER First Aid Kit W/Proof Plastic Plastic 24.3 x 24.3 x 8cm |
| 13 | AFAK5C | OPERATOR Plastic Rugged First Aid Kit Orange/White 26.3 x 34.7 x 11cm |
| 14 | AFAK5M | OPERATOR Tough Metal First Aid Kit Medium Metal 42 x 28.5 x 13cm |
| 15 | AFAK5P | OPERATOR Plastic Neat First Aid Kit Medium Plastic 28 x 34 x 10cm |
| 16 | AFAK5R | OPERATOR 5 Series Refill Refill |
| 17 | AFAK5RF | OPERATOR 5 Series F&B Refill Refill |
| 18 | AFAK5S | OPERATOR Softpack Versatile F/A Kit Medium Softpack 27 x 36 x 10cm |
| 19 | AFAK5SF | OPERATOR F&B Softpack Versatile F/A Kit Medium Softpack 27 x 36 x 10cm |
| 20 | AFAK5T | OPERATOR Plastic Tacklebox Kit White/Clear 42 x 21 x 22 |
| 21 | AFAK6M | COMMANDER Tough Metal First Aid Kit Large Metal 57.5 x 41 x 13cm |
| 22 | AFAK6MF | COMMANDER Tough F&B Metal First Aid Kit Large Metal 57.5 x 41 x 13cm |
| 23 | AFAK6S | COMMANDER Softpack Versatile F/A Kit Large Softpack 34 x 36 x 23cm |
| 24 | AFAKHFA45S | Highlands First Aid Workplace Softpack, Green 36 x 27 x 10cm |
| 25 | AFAKRA34C-I | Remote Area LOW RISK F/A Kit Rugged Orange/White 27 x 23 x 9cm |
| 26 | AFAKRA45C-I | Remote Area Plastic Rugged F/A Kit Rugged Orange/White 23.3 x 26.6 x 9.8cm |
| 27 | AFAKRA4R-I | Remote Area_ 4 Series REFILL |
| 28 | AFAKRA5C-I | Remote Area Plastic Rugged F/A Kit Rugged Orange/White 26.3 x 34.7 x 11cm |
| 29 | AFAKRA5R-I | Remote Area_ 5 Series REFILL |
| 30 | AFAKRA6C-I | Remote Area HIGH RISK Plastic F/A Kit Rugged Orange 42.8x30.4x14.6cm |
| 31 | AFAKTQ4S-I | Tacmed Responder Vehicle F/A Kit Small Softpack 24.5 x 15.5 x 10cm |
| 32 | C.AFAK3CS | CUSTOM_ Plastic Rugged Sports Kit Orange/White 23.3 x 26.6 x 9.8cm |
| 33 | C.AFAK3M | CUSTOM_ Metal First Aid Kit Metal 23 x 16.5 x 70cm |
| 34 | C.AFAK3P | CUSTOM_ Plastic First Aid Kit Orange Plastic 25.5 x 23.5 x 9cm |
| 35 | C.AFAK3R | CUSTOM_ Series 3 Refill Pack |
| 36 | C.AFAK3S | CUSTOM_ Softpack Versatile First Aid Kit Softpack 19.5 x 13 x 9cm |
| 37 | C.AFAK3W | CUSTOM_ Plastic W/P First Aid Kit Plastic 17.6 x 24.8 x 7.6cm |
| 38 | C.AFAK4C | CUSTOM_ Plastic First Aid Kit Orange/White 23.3 x 26.6 x 9.8cm |
| 39 | C.AFAK4M | CUSTOM_ Metal First Aid Kit Small Metal 38 x 24 x 12cm |
| 40 | C.AFAK4MF | CUSTOM_ Metal F&B First Aid Kit Small Metal 38 x 24 x 12cm |
| 41 | C.AFAK4P | CUSTOM_ Plastic First Aid Kit Small Plastic 27 x 28 x 9.5cm |
| 42 | C.AFAK4R | CUSTOM_ 4 Series Refill Pack Refill |
| 43 | C.AFAK4RF | CUSTOM_ 4 Series F&B Refill Pack Refill |
| 44 | C.AFAK4S | CUSTOM_ Softpack Versatile First Aid Kit Small Softpack 24.5 x 15.5 x 10cm |
| 45 | C.AFAK4T | CUSTOM Plastic Tacklebox Kit White/Clear 42 x 21 x 22 |
| 46 | C.AFAK4W | CUSTOM_ Plastic W/P F/A Kit Plastic 24.3 x 24.3 x 8cm |
| 47 | C.AFAK5C | CUSTOM_ Plastic First Aid Kit Orange/White 26.3 x 34.7 x 11cm |
| 48 | C.AFAK5M | CUSTOM_ Metal First Aid Kit Medium Metal 42 x 28.5 x 13cm |
| 49 | C.AFAK5MF | CUSTOM_ Metal F&B First Aid Kit Medium Metal 42 x 28.5 x 13cm |
| 50 | C.AFAK5P | CUSTOM Plastic Neat First Aid Kit Medium Plastic 28 x 34 x 10cm |
| 51 | C.AFAK5R | CUSTOM_5 Series Refill |
| 52 | C.AFAK5S | CUSTOM_Softpack Versatile First Aid Kit Medium Softpack 27 x 36 x 10cm |
| 53 | C.AFAK5T | CUSTOM Plastic Tacklebox Kit White/Clear 42 x 21 x 22 |
| 54 | C.AFAK6C | CUSTOM_ Plastic First Aid Kit Orange/White 30.5 x 43 x 14.5cm |
| 55 | C.AFAK6CF | CUSTOM F&B Rugged First Aid Kit Orange/White 30.5 x 43 x 14.5cm |
| 56 | C.AFAK6M | CUSTOM_ Metal First Aid Kit Large Metal 57.5 x 41 x 13cm |
| 57 | C.AFAK6R | CUSTOM_ 6 Series Refill Refill |
| 58 | C.AFAK6S | CUSTOM Softpack Versatile F/A Kit Large Softpack 34 x 36 x 23cm |
| 59 | C.COSAFAK3TS | COS_3 Series Sports Tacklebox_FIRST082 White/Clear 42 x 21 x 22 |
| 60 | C.COSAFAK45S | COS_4 Series in 5S softpack_FIRST072 Medium Softpack 27 x 36 x 10cm |
| 61 | C.COSAFAK4C | COS_4 Series Rugged F/A Kit_FIRST077 Orange/White 23.3 x 26.6 x 9.8cm |
| 62 | C.COSAFAK4M | COS 4 Series Tough F/A Kit FIRST074 Small Metal 38 x 24 x 12cm |
| 63 | C.COSAFAK4R | COS 4 Series Refill FIRST9913 Plastic 13 x 21 x 7.5cm |
| 64 | C.COSAFAK5S | COS_5 Series Softpack Kit_ FIRST4203 Medium Softpack 27 x 36 x 10cm |
Reporting problems
Consumers and health professionals are encouraged to report problems with medical devices. Your report will contribute to the TGA's monitoring of these products. For more information see the TGA Incident Reporting and Investigation Scheme (IRIS).
The TGA cannot give advice about an individual's medical condition. You are strongly encouraged to talk with a health professional if you are concerned about a possible adverse event associated with a medical device.