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FDA Drug Critical Class I Terminated

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400

Reported: March 3, 2021 Initiated: July 7, 2020 #D-0265-2021

Product Description

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400

Reason for Recall

Non-sterility: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity for more than 6 months, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.

Details

Recalling Firm
CareFusion 213, LLC
Units Affected
988 cartons
Distribution
Distributed in Puerto Rico and Oman
Location
El Paso, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400. Recalled by CareFusion 213, LLC. Units affected: 988 cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Non-sterility: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity for more than 6 months, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 3, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-0265-2021.