[tri-med] Product Recall - Moi-Stir Oral Swabsticks

Mold spurs recall of Moi-Stir Oral Swabsticks
      April 23, 2005
      NATION/WORLD 
      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.

      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 (800) 968-7772.
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