Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Firm mistakenly released quarantined, non conforming material that failed sterility testing.
What was recalled
ChloraPrep One-Step (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation, 3mL Applicators, 25 Applicators per Carton, Single Use, Latex Free, Applicator is STERILE if package is intact, NDC 54365-400-01.
Recalling firm
Carefusion 213, Llc
NDC code
54365-400-01
Origin
TX, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-004-2013
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.