DESO SCRUB
Microbiological Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/02987/25 |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Microbiological |
| Notifying Country | Croatia |
| Country of Origin | Estonia |
| Model Number | CHEMI-PHARM |
| Published | 15 August 2025 |
Risk Description
The product poses a microbiological risk due to the presence of Serratia proteamaculans bacteria. In healthcare settings, particularly involving immunocompromised or vulnerable patients this bacterium can act as a opportunistic pathogen and pose a potential risk, such as urinary tract or wound infections. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 08/07/2025
Product Description
Antiseptic detergent for hand washing in the ward, preoperative surgical hand washing and preoperative antisepsis of the patient's skin