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FAA Aviation Safety
SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS
INFORMATION BULLETIN SAIB: HQ-12-07R1 SUBJ: Emergency Equipment – Contaminated Iodine Wipes Date: March 2, 2012 This is information only. Recommendations aren’t mandatory.
Introduction
This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin is intended to alert owners and operators of all aircraft of the potential that first aid kits sold by Avox Systems, Inc. may contain contaminated iodine wipes (labeled as Applicator, Antiseptic and also referred to as iodine or povidine prep pads). This revision reflects new service information which allows for easier identification of affected wipes.
The applicability and recommendations remain unchanged.
Background
14 CFR 91.513, 14 CFR 121.803, 14 CFR 125.207, and 14 CFR 135.177 require aircraft operated under those parts to have certain em ergency equipment. This includes first aid and emergency medical kits. The FAA has been notified by Avox Systems, Inc., of potential contamination of certain iodine wipes. The wipes are included as antiseptic swabs as part of first aid kits.
Additionally, these wipes were also sold individually and as replacement parts. The manufacturer of the wipes has issued a recall.
Recommendations
Owners and operators are encouraged to inspect their first aid or em ergency medical kits for Avox Systems, Inc. part number 70135-00. These parts are known to be included in Avox kit numbers including, but not limited to, 70001-00, 70002-00, 70003-00, 70004-00, 74050-00, 74051-00, 74052- 00, 74052-01, and 73777-01. The packages may be marked as North PVP Iodine Wipe.
Check the package for the lot number. See attached Avox System s Inc. Service Information Letter, SIL-25-01, Revision 2, dated December 2, 2011, for more information, including pictures, on how to identify the lot number. Lot numbers W349999 and lower are suspect and should be replaced. Lot numbers W350000 and higher are not suspect and are acceptable as is.
For Further Information Contact
Rob Romero, Aerospace Engineer, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort W orth, TX 76137; phone: (817) 222- 5102; fax: (817) 222-5960; e-mail: Robert.A.Romero@faa.gov.