September 21, 2007 (Chicago) — Old-fashioned soap and water are better than antiseptic wipes and alcohol rubs in removing Clostridium difficile, according to a study by McGill University researcher ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division (LSE: SN; NYSE: SNN) announced a U.S. voluntary nationwide recall of selected lots of IV ...

Healthcare providers should not use alcohol pads or benzalkonium chloride antiseptic towelettes made by China-based Foshan Flying Medical Products Co Ltd because of the lack of sterility assurance and ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Smith & Nephew's advanced wound management division on Saturday announced a U.S. voluntary nationwide recall of selected lots of IV PREP antiseptic wipes (product No. 59421200), ...

The FDA is considering whether manufacturers of single-use sterility products should upgrade plants to make their products in sterile conditions. The agency next week will hold hearings in the ...

Dukal Corporation announced a U.S. voluntary nationwide recall of selected lots of benzalkonium chloride swabs and antiseptic wipes manufactured for Dukal by Jianerkang Medical Dressing Co. due to ...

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Chinese-made antiseptic wipes and swabs distributed in the U.S. by a New York medical supply company have been recalled because of potential microbial contamination. DUKAL Corp. of Ronkonkoma, N.Y., ...

Two years after the death of a Texas toddler that focused national attention on the contamination of alcohol wipes used widely in hospitals and homes, federal health regulators are considering whether ...

IT has never been more important to protect our health. Dr Hilary Jones – health editor for ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine – is The Sun’s go-to expert to answer any concerns or worries you ...

Smith & Nephew has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of selected lots of IV PREP Antiseptic Wipes, manufactured for Smith & Nephew by The Triad Group, according to a company news release. Smith ...