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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jul 7, 2020 (6 years ago)

ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: 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.

Cause type: Microbial contamination

Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.

What was recalled

ChloraPrep One-Step 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution -Clear, 0.10 fl. oz. (3ml) each, 25 applicators per carton. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 054365-400-01 Cat. No. 260400

Drug: Alcohol

Recalling firm
CareFusion 213, LLC
Origin
TX, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0267-2021 · FDA notice

Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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