BD ChloraPrep 500x1mL applicators recalled due to unsterilized distribution. Products may not be sterile, risking infection during medical use.
Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
BD ChloraPrep 500x1mL applicators are recalled because they were distributed without proper sterilization. Using these could lead to infections if they are not sterile.
The applicators were intended for further sterilization but were distributed directly to customers. This means they may not be sterile, increasing infection risk during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals and patients using these applicators for medical procedures. Those with specific medical conditions requiring sterile equipment are at higher risk.
Check for the product name 'BD ChloraPrep' with 500x1mL applicators. Look for lot numbers 4088933, 4177711, 4195438, 5051114, 5070540, 5106254, 5141607, or 5196494 on the packaging.
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your applicators are affected.
The recall states they were distributed without proper sterilization, so they may not be sterile. Do not use until confirmed safe.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: 4088933, 4177711, 4195438, 5051114, 5070540, 5106254, 5141607, or 5196494.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer for guidance on safe handling.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BD ChloraPrep to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0651-2026 — BD ChloraPrep BD ChloraPrep Hello, I own a BD ChloraPrep that is covered by recall D-0651-2026 from BD ChloraPrep. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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