The product degraded or failed stability testing before its labeled expiry. Heat, moisture or time can break the drug down into degradants or reduce potency. All stability / shelf life recalls.
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
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.
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