Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class I voluntary initiated by CareFusion 213, LLC, originally initiated on 02-14-2025 for the product BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL Applicators, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation, Sterile Solution, 0.03 fl. oz (1 mL) each, 60 Applicators per Carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, Subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., REF 930480, NDC 54365-400-31. The product was recalled due to non-sterility: contamination of aspergillus penicillioides, due to breach in package lidding.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
| Field Name |
Field Value |
| Event ID |
96262 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-0259-2025 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Classification |
Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified". |
| Distribution Pattern |
Nationwide and Canada What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included. |
| Product Description |
BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL Applicators, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation, Sterile Solution, 0.03 fl. oz (1 mL) each, 60 Applicators per Carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, Subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., REF 930480, NDC 54365-400-31. |
| Reason For Recall |
Non-Sterility: contamination of Aspergillus penicillioides, due to breach in package lidding. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
205,440 applicators Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall. |
| Voluntary Mandated |
Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order. |
| Report Date |
03-19-2025 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
02-14-2025 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
| Initial Firm Notification |
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall. |
| Product Type |
Drugs |
| Recalling Firm |
CareFusion 213, LLC |
| Code Info |
Lot #: 3200240, Exp 6/30/2026 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling. |
| Recalled NDC Packages |
54365-400-31 |
| Status |
Ongoing |
Recalled Products
