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More Prep Pads Recalled Due To Contamination Risk

Following yet another recall of tainted alcohol prep pads, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has now asked companies H&P Industries Inc. and the Triad Group to stop production of the dangerous medical wipes altogether.

The recall and FDA announcement comes after two lawsuits have been filed in regards to the alcohol prep pads, which were allegedly contaminated with bacteria. In one lawsuit, a family in Houston is suing for wrongful death after their 2-year-old child died of an infection following the use of the pads.

The Triad Povidine Iodine pads and alcohol pads, which are used by medical professionals to prevent infections in minor cuts and burns, are reported to actually cause infections – and serious ones at that. In fact, a disturbing number of reports of meningitis infections, flesh-eating bacteria infections, and pneumonia related to the two company’s products have been reported over the last year.

The first recall of the products was three months ago, following multiple reports of infection and contamination. After an investigation, the FDA found major sterility issues at the plant that manufactures the dangerous pads and swabs. While the FDA has penned an official cease-and-desist letter asking the company to stop operations altogether – including making and selling products – the company’s spokesperson has not yet said whether or not they would comply. The spokesperson also stated that patient safety was a major concern, but that they do not know of any link between their alcohol pads and the serious infections that have been reported.

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