Medical Swab Sticks Recalled

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1-800-968-7772Moi-Stir Oral Swabsticks Recalled

Could Contain Mold

Apr 22, 2005 9:38 pm US/Central

WASHINGTON (AP) Kingswood Laboratories Inc. on Friday issued a nationwide

recall of its Moi-Stir Oral Swabsticks, some of which have been found to

contain molds that could cause respiratory infections.

Doctors and dentists should consider screening patients who are at risk for

infection, especially those with weakened immune systems who have used the

product, the Indianapolis-based company said in a statement.

Moi-Stir Swabsticks are oral swabs used to moisten the mouths of patients.

The product was distributed to hospitals, hospital wholesalers, pharmacies,

nursing homes, physician and dentist offices, consumers, some government

medical facilities, and as free samples to a small number of individuals, the

company said.

The swabsticks are packaged as three sticks in a white foil pouch, with

" Moi-Stir " on the front of the pouch, in green lettering. The recall includes

Moi-Stir Swabsticks with lot numbers A2, 1193, 1209, 1233, 1260, and 1725.

Lot numbers are marked on each case, carton and individual pouch of swabs.

The lot number for A2 is embossed into the right side of the pouch. All other

lot numbers are embossed into the pouch, at the bottom right corner. No

expiration dates are included in the labeling.

The Food and Drug Administration has been notified of the voluntary recall,

the company said.

Consumers who have any of the recalled Moi-Stir Swabsticks should stop using

them immediately and return them to where they were purchased, the company

said.

Consumers and health care professionals with questions may contact Kingswood

Laboratories at 1-800-968-7772.