FDA recall record

CHLORAPREP ONE-STEP BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v recall — FDA D-1168-2023

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…

Class IIclassification
D-1168-2023official record ID
Sep 27, 2023report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1168-2023
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusCompleted
Recalling firmCareFusion 213, LLC
Report dateSep 27, 2023
Recall initiation dateAug 25, 2023
Quantity398,160 cartons
LocationEl Paso, TX, United States

Official product description

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.03mL (1 ml) each, 60 applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-31 REF 930480 Product is packaged in the following manner: There is one (1) sterile applicator (sponge) per pouch. Each inner carton contains sixty (60) pouches. There are four (4) inner cartons per shipping case (total of 240 pouches per case).

Why the product was recalled

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.

Distribution information

Distributed nationwide to 100 consignees. Please refer to consignee list.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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