Medline Convenience Kits with BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators recalled for contamination risk
What this means
Medline Convenience Kits containing BD ChloraPrep Clear skin-prep applicators are being recalled because some applicator packages may have open or incomplete seals. If the seal is compromised, the applicator could become contaminated and cause a skin, soft tissue, or systemic infection when used before surgery or procedures.
- Check if you have Medline Convenience Kits (DYKS1476A) with the recalled lot numbers: 25IBJ918, 25KBN677, 25LBU066, or 26BBD775.
- Do not use applicators from recalled lots.
- Contact Medline Industries for a replacement or refund.
The agency's original wording
Downstream recall - manufacturer recalled specific lots of BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicators. Affected product may exhibit an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator. Use of potentially contaminated applicator may lead to localized skin or soft tissue infection, or systemic infection or infectious complications.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3067-2026More Medline recalls
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