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Class II · Moderate risk Completed Initiated Aug 25, 2023 (3 years ago)

BD ChloraPrep Clear

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it 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.

Cause type: Stability / shelf life

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.

What was recalled

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).

Affected NDC 54365-0400-31

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Drug: Alcohol

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
ChloraPrep One-Step
chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol
NDC 54365-0400
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 20 mg/mL; ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL .7 mL/mL Solution
Topical
CareFusion 213, LLC OTC
Recalling firm
CareFusion 213, LLC
NDC code
54365-400-31
Origin
TX, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1168-2023 · FDA notice

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. This recall is now completed, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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