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Oto-Ease Ear Lubricant

Official notice

14 Oct 2011

Last checked

14 Oct 2011

Risk not stated by sourceACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Oto-Ease Ear Lubricant. The bacteria could be of concern for persons with lung problems or who have an immunity deficiency, for example, people with cystic fibrosis and HIV, as the bacteria can cause pneumonia. Published 2011-10-14.

What to do now

Discontinue using the contaminated product immediately. Australian Hearing has issued letters to clients who have potentially been supplied with this product. Consumers can return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. For further information please contact Ultra Supplies on 0404 081 494 or via email at sales@ultrasupplies.com.au

Recall number

9fd097da-0e38-4f43-af04-4f43ac0ed971

Official notice

2011-10-14

The hazard

The bacteria could be of concern for persons with lung problems or who have an immunity deficiency, for example, people with cystic fibrosis and HIV, as the bacteria can cause pneumonia.

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.

Models

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Affected products

Product 1

Lubricant that helps ease the insertion of earpieces, hearing instruments and other custom-fit products into the ear and provides an effective acoustic seal.

Risk / hazard

The bacteria could be of concern for persons with lung problems or who have an immunity deficiency, for example, people with cystic fibrosis and HIV, as the bacteria can cause pneumonia.

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

HOME

Classification

Pharmacy and medical products

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

9fd097da-0e38-4f43-af04-4f43ac0ed971

Classification

Pharmacy and medical products

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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