Carefusion 213, Llc: Bd Chloraprep Clear (2% W/v Chlorhexidine Gluconate (chg) And 70% V/v Isopropyl Alcohol (ipa))

BD ChloraPrep Clear Recall Summary BD ChloraPrep Clear, a sterile skin antiseptic solution sold in 1 mL applicators, is being recalled because some units were found to be non-sterile and contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides, a fungus. The product was distributed nationwide across all U.S. states and territories, as well as internationally. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious category.

Recalling firm
CareFusion 213, LLC
Product
BD ChloraPrep Clear (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)), 1 mL Applicator, 60 Applicators per inner Carton, Sterile Solution, Care Fusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-31.
Reason
Non-Sterility: Due to presence of Aspergillus penicillioides.
Classification
Class I
Category
drug recall
Country
United States
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Recall date
2026-05-28
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
Nationwide inthe USA, as well as other foreign distribution.

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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