FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1168-2023

Product

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).

Brand name
Chloraprep One-step
Generic name
Chlorhexidine Gluconate And Isopropyl Alcohol
Active ingredients
Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Isopropyl Alcohol
Route
Topical
NDC
54365-400
FDA application
NDA020832
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 2272350, Exp. Date 09/30/2025 and Lot # 2301939, Exp. Date 09/30/2025

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.

Recalling firm

Firm
CareFusion 213, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1550 Northwestern Dr, El Paso, Texas 79912-8000

Distribution

Quantity
398,160 cartons
Distribution pattern
Distributed nationwide to 100 consignees. Please refer to consignee list.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-08-25
FDA classified
2023-09-15
Posted by FDA
2023-09-27
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1168-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.