BD ChloraPrep and FREPP skin prep applicators recalled for fungal contamination
BD ChloraPrep and FREPP applicators recalled for fungal contamination
BD is recalling specific lots of ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL and FREPP Clear 1.5 mL skin preparation applicators due to potential fungal contamination (Aspergillus penicillioides) that could grow under certain environmental conditions. The affected products were distributed to hospitals and medical distributors between March and June 2024.
- If you received or use these products in a medical facility, stop using them immediately and destroy all affected units per your facility's process.
- Check the lot and catalog numbers on the product packaging against the recall notice to confirm whether your stock is affected.
- Contact BD at 1-844-823-5433 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CT) or productcomplaints@bd.com for replacement products if you purchased directly from BD.
- Report any adverse events to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm.
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. (June 06, 2026) – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is voluntarily recalling lot 4032183 of ChloraPrep™ Clear 1 mL Single Sterile and lot 4073005 of FREPP™ Clear 1.5 mL applicators with paper lidding to the consumer level. These products are being recalled due to fungal contami
Official notice
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bd-issues-nationwide-recall-specific-lots-chlorapreptm-clear-single-sterile-1-ml-and-frepptm-clearDon't want to check this manually?
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