United StatesBD ChloraPrep Clear sterile solution (2% chlorhexidine gluconate/70% isopropyl alcohol), sold as 60 × 1 mL applicators per carton (NDC 54365-400-31), is affected; specific lot numbers and expiration dates are listed by the firm. The product was recalled because applicator packaging may have an open or incomplete seal, creating a lack of assurance of sterility; it was distributed nationwide in the United States.
What's being recalled
BD ChloraPrep Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol), 60 x 1 mL applicators/carton, 0.03fl oz (1 mL) each, STERILE SOLUTION, CareFusion 123, LLC, El Paso, TX, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co. NDC 54365-400-31
Recalling firm: CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX, United States.
How to identify it
Lots: 4062535, 4065201, 4066446, Exp. 2/28/2027; 4141090, Exp. 5/31/2027; 4180288, 4197695, 4197697, 4180291, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4219454, 4221945, 4221966, 4222853, 4224361, Exp. 7/31/2027; 4228482, 4248656, 4249026, 4248961, 4249818, 4250729, Exp. 8/31/2027; 5124984, 5127231, 5129058, 5126398, 5129488, Exp. 4/30/2028; 5130576, 5142947, 5147432, 5154673, 5154671, 5156442, 5157968, 5158031, 5150160, 5155824, Exp. 5/31/2028; 5176326, 5181676, 5181074, 5182660, 5188102, 5188103, Exp. 6/30/2028; 5195818, 5199118, 5209474, 5210853, 5211985, 5211907, 5211212, Exp. 7/31/2028; 5226576, 5227151, 5230531, 5241733, 5242057, 5243430, 5246952, 5248375, 5248189, Exp. 8/31/2028; 5254509, 5274692, 5276968, 5279226, 5280240, Exp. 9/30/2028; 5305661, 5307185, 5309623, 5310701, Exp. 10/31/2028; 5346128, 5350797, Exp. 12/31/2028; 6031034, 6031234, 6037918, Exp. 1/31/2029; 6051588, 6054213, 6062168, 6063361, Exp. 2/28/2029; 6069891, Exp. 3/31/2029; 6111107, Exp. 4/30/2029.
The hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Affected product may exhibit an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
U.S.A. Nationwide
The official notice
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