Chlorofluor Gel

Official notice

4 Jul 2016

Last checked

4 Jul 2016

Risk not stated by sourceACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Chlorofluor Gel. B. Cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people. However, people with weakened immune systems, such as intensive care patients, may be more susceptible to B. Cepacia infections and at increased risk of associated health problems. The effects of B. Cepacia infection vary widely, ranging from no symptoms at all, to serious respiratory infections, especially in patients with chronic lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis. Published 2016-07-04.

What to do now

If you have Chlorofluor Gel, check the batch number located on the label. If it is from batch number BK 119, stop using it. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund or call Professional Dentist Supplies' customer service line on (03) 9761 6615 to arrange for the return of affected product and a refund. If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, talk to your health professional.

Recall number

cdb5f74d-3a60-4ebf-af30-26ce966037db

Official notice

2016-07-04

The hazard

B. Cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people. However, people with weakened immune systems, such as intensive care patients, may be more susceptible to B. Cepacia infections and at increased risk of associated health problems. The effects of B. Cepacia infection vary widely, ranging from no symptoms at all, to serious respiratory infections, especially in patients with chronic lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Lots

located, BK

Models

DESCRIPTION BATCH NUMBER

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Affected products

Product 1

Chlorofluor Gel is an oral hygiene product containing 2 mg/mL chlorhexidine.

Risk / hazard

B. Cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people. However, people with weakened immune systems, such as intensive care patients, may be more susceptible to B. Cepacia infections and at increased risk of associated health problems. The effects of B. Cepacia infection vary widely, ranging from no symptoms at all, to serious respiratory infections, especially in patients with chronic lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

BEAUTY

Classification

Personal care products

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

cdb5f74d-3a60-4ebf-af30-26ce966037db

Classification

Personal care products

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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