Class I · High riskTerminated Initiated Mar 19, 2021 (5 years ago)
ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol…
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 because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity, growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulted in a breach of the package integrity.
What was recalled
ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Non-Sterile Solution - Hi-Lite Orange, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 054365-400-11 Cat. No. 260415
Recalling firm
CareFusion 213, LLC
Origin
TX, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0346-2021
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.