BD recalls ChloraPrep Clear 1mL applicators due to possible Aspergillus contamination. Affected units contain lot #3200240, expiring 6/30/2026. Stop using if you have these sterile surgical prep items.
Non-Sterility: contamination of Aspergillus penicillioides, due to breach in package lidding.
BD is recalling ChloraPrep Clear 1mL applicators that may contain Aspergillus penicillioides contamination. This poses a risk of infection during surgical prep. Patients should stop using these items immediately.
The packaging may have been breached, allowing Aspergillus penicillioides mold to contaminate the sterile solution. This mold can cause infections if the applicator is used during surgical skin preparation.
Patients using these applicators for preoperative skin preparation. Those with the specific lot number (3200240) and expiration date (6/30/2026) are most at risk.
Check for the lot number 3200240 on the packaging. The product expires June 30, 2026. These are 1mL sterile surgical prep applicators from BD CareFusion.
Discard the applicators if you have the lot number 3200240.
No, the product may contain Aspergillus penicillioides mold, which can cause infections during surgical prep. Do not use these applicators.
Discard the applicators immediately if you have lot number 3200240. Do not use them for preoperative skin preparation.
The product was manufactured with lot number 3200240, expiring June 30, 2026.
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Subject: Recall D-0259-2025 — BD BD Hello, I own a BD that is covered by recall D-0259-2025 from BD. 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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