Class 2 Medicines Recall: Bd Chloraprep Clear - 1ml Applicator, Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, El(25)a/22
BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL Applicators made by Becton Dickinson UK Ltd are being recalled because some units have packaging with broken seals. An open seal could allow the applicator to become contaminated with harmful bacteria or other pathogens, potentially increasing infection risk for patients who use them. This recall affects products distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator
- Reason
- Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed the MHRA that some units exhibit an open seal on the packaging of the applicator. This defect could increase the risk of the applicator device being contaminated with pathogens, which could lead to increased infection rates for the patients.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- drug recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-05-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/933597d2-a3c6-47f5-96ac-ef5745b1d88e