Greece recalls sterile gauze pads for failing European quality standards

Greece's National Organization for Medicines (EOF) has announced the recall of a specific batch of sterile gauze pads that failed to meet European quality specifications. The organization is urging the distributing company to promptly inform consumers about the issue.

The recall specifically targets batch 25LFC083 of "Gaza Simple 10x10-12ply" (REF ZC13101012), which has an expiration date of 12/2028. Laboratory tests conducted by EOF's Directorate of Laboratories revealed that the product deviates from the European standard regarding the thread count per weft, falling below the minimum requirement.

The company responsible for importing and distributing the product in Greece, VIOLAK INTERNATIONAL AE, has been instructed to immediately notify all recipients and fully withdraw the affected batch. EOF emphasized that all documentation related to the recall process must be maintained for at least five years and be available to authorities upon request. This action is part of EOF's ongoing efforts to guarantee the quality and safety of medical technology products available in the Greek market.