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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2014-RN-00688-1
Product Name/Description	Crepe Bandage 5cm x 1.5m Batch Number: 050713HF ARTG Number: 213908
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	27/06/2014
Responsible Entity	Linear Medical Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Testing by Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has identified sterility failure for the batch number: 050713HF. Samples tested by the TGA have identified the presence of Bacillus pumilus. The use of contaminated bandage is a potential safety concern especially when used on open wounds. No other batches of Crepe Bandages are supplied in Australia.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	If customers are holding the affected batch number, please discard any single units and unopened cartons should be returned to Clifford Hallam for full credit. This action has been closed-out on 18/02/2016.
Contact Information	1300 782 365 - Linear Medical