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Blue Healer Hot/Cold reusable icepacks

Medical device recall

Recall due to product containing the toxic substance ethylene glycol (rather than the non-toxic ingredient propylene glycol).

Published
Level:Consumer
Class:I
Reference:RN-2008-0749
Date agreed:23 September 2008
Product:

Blue Healer Hot/Cold reusable icepacks:

Regular and Large Size without bandage, and 
Regular and Large Size with bandage

ARTG number:147709
Sponsor:Cool Blue Health Family Trust T/a Blue Healer
Contact:07 5447 5579 Customer Service
Reason:This product contains the toxic substance ethylene glycol (rather than the non-toxic ingredient propylene glycol).

Recall letters will be dispatched by the sponsor to pharmacies from Tuesday 23 September 2008. Recall notices advising consumers of this recall will appear in the media as soon as the sponsor of the Blue Healer Hot/Cold Packs is able to obtain advertising space in national newspapers.

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 and II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.

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