BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: All lots including but not limited to the following lots distributed in Zone IV: Lot # 0161217 Exp. 05/31/2023; 0211068 Exp. 07/31/2023; 0176660 Exp. 06/30/2023; 0188805 Exp. 06/30/2023; 0175874 Exp. 06/30/2023; 0151977 Exp. 05/31/2023; 0149328 Exp. 04/30/2023; 0085419 Exp. 03/31/2023
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- CareFusion 213, LLC
- Reason for Recall:
- Non-sterility: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity for more than 6 months, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All lots including but not limited to the following lots distributed in Zone IV: Lot # 0161217 Exp. 05/31/2023; 0211068 Exp. 07/31/2023; 0176660 Exp. 06/30/2023; 0188805 Exp. 06/30/2023; 0175874 Exp. 06/30/2023; 0151977 Exp. 05/31/2023; 0149328 Exp. 04/30/2023; 0085419 Exp. 03/31/2023
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: D-0265-2021
Related Recalls
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The affected product may exhibit an open seal on the packaging of the applicator.
Non-Sterility: contamination of Aspergillus penicillioides, due to breach in package lidding.
Stability data does not support expiry: Shelf-life of the impacted lots of BD ChloraPrep" Clear 1 mL Applicator cannot be substantiated beyond 12-months although labeled with 36-month expiry. Stability studies indicate that the impacted lots, if stored at 30¿C/75% relative humidity continuously beyond 12 months, may exhibit growth of Aspergillus penicillioides.