Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0373-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Report date | May 19, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Quantity | 707,050 eaches |
| Location | El Paso, TX, United States |
Official product description
BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 26 mL Applicator (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)) Sterile Solution, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-38
Why the product was recalled
Defective Delivery System: An increase in complaints identified endcap being loose or falling off upon activation releasing glass shards containing the solution.
Distribution information
Nationwide within the United States
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
What to do next
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