Medline Convenience Kits with BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators recalled for potential contamination
What this means
Medline Convenience Kits containing BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL applicators may have packaging with open or incomplete seals. This can allow contamination of the applicator, which is used to prepare skin before surgery. If a contaminated applicator is used, it could cause skin or soft tissue infection.
- Check if you have affected lots: 25BBB005, 25GBY063, 25KBI862, 25LBT688, or 26CBG211.
- Do not use applicators with damaged or compromised packaging.
- Contact Medline or your healthcare provider for replacement or further instructions.
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-3077-2026More Medline recalls
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