Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Povidine Iodine Prep Pads

Washington, DCH&P industries has initiated a voluntary product recall of ALL LOTS of POVIDINE PREP PADS manufactured by H&P Industries but which are private labeled for many accounts. This recall has been initiated due to results of the FDA’s ongoing investigation and sampling efforts, and H&P Industries, Inc. internal investigation.

The Povidine Iodine Prep Pads are non-sterile and contain some of the same raw material as the recalled Alcohol Prep pads, and were therefore investigated by FDA and by H&P Industries for potential contamination with objectionable organisms. However, analytical testing showed the presence of objectionable organisms, namely Elizabethkingia meningoseptica.

Povidine Iodine Prep Pads are used to prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns and are labeled as an antiseptic for preparation of the skin prior to surgery. They were distributed nationwide to healthcare customers and are packaged in individual packets and sold in a box of 100 packets. The affected Povidine Iodine Prep Pads can be identified by the names listed below in their packaging:

Cardinal Health
Medical Specialties
VHA
Triad
Triad Plus
North Safety
Total Resources

These products were distributed in the United States.