Non-Sterile Alcohol Free Wipes – Important Safety Notice Update
UPDATE!
To follow up on our earlier safety bulletin about the Sterowipe alcohol-free wipes used in SceneSafe's blood collection and hygiene kits, we can now confirm that a replacement wipe has been tested by Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) and shown to be drug and alcohol-free. It has been discovered that there is a low risk of naturally occurring bacteria being present in the Sterowipe, which may be a health risk.
Regarding SceneSafe kits in stock containing the Sterowipe component, please contact your Account Manager to provide the kit type, batch number, and quantity. SceneSafe will make arrangements to send replacement wipes to your organisation.
The outer packaging for the two wipes is very different. I've included below images of the outgoing Sterowipe, which should not be used, and the replacement validated ReliWipe.
DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE
To ensure kit users can remain operational, it has been agreed that existing pre-made stocks of kits held by SceneSafe that have been assembled with the Sterowipe will still be supplied. But with a replacement wipe supplied in a packet attached to each kit, along with instructions to use the replacement wipe.
From 16th September 2025, all new kits manufactured by SceneSafe will now contain the “ReliWipe” sterile alcohol free wipe, and this can safely be used for all skin surface preparation work. All kits from this date will have their labels updated with the added text “UPDATED SPEC.” which will be printed to the right of the batch control number.
If you are in any doubt about whether an existing kit in your possession has the correct wipe, please don't hesitate to get in touch with SceneSafe and give them the kit name and batch number and we can check our records to confirm its usability.
APPROVED WIPE
APPROVED WIPE
