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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-00887-1
Product Name/Description	Sterile Chlorohexidine Gluconate/Alcohol Swabs, Sterile Alcohol Swabs and Sterile Povidine Iodine Swabs ARTG Number: 168123
Recall Action Level	Wholesale
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	21/08/2013
Responsible Entity	Alpine Medical Pty Ltd T/A Medical Industries Australia
Reason/Issue	The swabs have been mislabelled sterile and sold on the market. This recall action was carried out prior to approval of the recall strategy by the TGA.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Medical Industries Australia is requesting wholesalers to return affected stock.
Contact Information	02 6023 1001 - Medical Industries Australia