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BD ChloraPrep Clear recall: Sterility Concern

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…

Why was BD ChloraPrep Clear recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

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

Product
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…
Recalling firm
CareFusion 213, LLC
Quantity
988 cartons
Distribution
Distributed in Puerto Rico and Oman
Recall date
March 3, 2021
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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