US recalls wound treatment drug contaminated with deadly bacteria

Blaine Labs has announced a recall of RevitaDerm wound care gel. The company initiated the recall after it discovered the presence of Bacillus cereus bacteria in a bottle of one of the batches. Read more about this publication BGR.

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The recall was announced jointly with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel is a product that can be used as an antimicrobial for cuts and scrapes. The product is available in 1,0 oz bottles and 3,0 oz tubes. RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel is printed on the front side and a drug information label on the back.

The company distributed the drug to 61 physicians in 17 states. Only batch BL 2844 is subject to the recall. The expiration date of the drugs in this batch expires on 19.02.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX, that is, the product has a long shelf life and can still be in your first aid kit.

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Risk of infection with Bacillus cereus

People using the recalled product are at risk of contracting Bacillus cereus bacteria. Application of a contaminated product to a wound can lead to potentially dangerous infections of the skin and soft tissues.

People with normal immunity expect less severe effects. But Bacillus cereus is more dangerous for immunocompromised patients and children. The bacteria can cause "life-threatening invasive infections, including wound and blood infections, sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis."

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Blain Labs says it has not received any complaints or reported side effects related to the recalled wound care gel.

What do we have to do

If you have RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel at home, make sure it is not part of the recalled lot. Any products not part of the BL 2844 series are still safe to use. If you have a medicine from a recalled lot, you should stop using it right away and contact your doctor. Either dispose of the drug or return it to the prescribing physician.

If you think you have experienced any side effects associated with the recalled gel, you should tell your doctor.

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