Recall
FDAHealthMay 28, 2026

CareFusion 213, LLC — BD ChloraPrep FREPP Clear,(2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)) 1.5 mL Applicator, 20 Applicators, Sterile Solution, Care Fusion 213, LLC, El

⚠️ Non-Sterility: Due to presence of Aspergillus penicillioides. And Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may breach the seal area.

Is this relevant to me?

Geography
Nationwide
Source agency
FDA
Category
Health
Published
May 28, 2026

Nationwide inthe USA, as well as other foreign distribution.

What's affected?

Product
BD ChloraPrep FREPP Clear,(2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)) 1.5 mL Applicator, 20 Applicators, Sterile Solution, Care Fusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-30.
Lot code
4073005

Additional details

Lot # 4073005, Exp 03/31/2027

What should I do?

Recommended action

Class I recall. Voluntary: Firm initiated Quantity affected: 178,000 applicators.

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