BD ChloraPrep Scrub Teal Recall Issued for Sterility Concerns
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CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling 125 units of BD ChloraPrep Scrub Teal applicators distributed nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
CareFusion 213, LLC initiated a voluntary recall after unsterilized ChloraPrep applicators intended for further processing and sterilization were distributed outside the intended channel, resulting in a lack of assurance of sterility.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers BD ChloraPrep Scrub Teal (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) packaged as:
- 25 x 26 mL applicators/case, NDC 54365-400-39, catalog number 930825NS
- 50 x 26 mL applicators/case, NDC 54365-400-39, bulk catalog number 930825NSB
Affected lots include:
- Lot 3352149 (Exp 12/31/2026)
- Lot 5028798 (Exp 01/31/2028)
- Lot 5069651 (Exp 03/31/2028)
A total of 125 units were distributed nationwide in the USA. The recall number is D-0650-2026 and it is classified as Class II.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow guidance from the recalling firm, CareFusion 213, LLC, regarding the affected products.
Why This Matters
This Class II recall addresses a sterility assurance issue with topical antiseptic applicators distributed across the United States.
Source
FDA recall D-0650-2026, initiated June 11, 2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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