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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2016-RN-00727-1
Product Name/Description	Sorbsan Calcium Alignate Dressings (Flat, Ribbon, Packing, Plus and Border) and Sorbsan Silver Calcium Alignate Dressing (Flat) Product Codes: 1400, 1410, 1411, 1412, 1415, 1420SA, 1421, 1421C, 1423, 1423C, 1425 Multiple Lot Numbers affected ARTG Number: 168684
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	1/06/2016
Responsible Entity	Bosco Medical Australia
Reason/Issue	Bosco Medical Australia has become aware of an issue related to the application of an incorrect expiry date to a number of Sorbsan dressings. Product has been labelled incorrectly with a 5 year expiry date instead of a 3 year expiry date. Product effectiveness may be impacted if used past a three year shelf life, and may result in the need to change the dressing more often.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Bosco Medical is advising customers to inspect stock and quarantine any remaining units of affected stock, for return to Bosco. This action has been closed-out on 30/05/2018.
Contact Information	1800 026 726 - Bosco Medical Australia