BD Canada ChloraPrep product recall; Sterility concerns
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Last updated
Summary
Product
ChloraPrep 1 mL and 1.5 mL Applicator - Clear
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do
Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns.
Affected products
| Brand | Product Name | Market Authorization | Dosage Form | Strength | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD Canada | BD ChloraPrep™ 1 mL Applicator – Clear | DIN 02484374 | Solution | Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v; Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v | Canadian lots: 3213779, 3215726, 3218277, 3219965, 3243338, 3243339, 3249401, 3249403, 3277389, 3277428, 3285433, 3285435, 3291949, 3303392, 3303396, 3307708, 3307710, 3311012, 3311014, 3314361, 3314364, 3332766, 3333166, 3333167, 3334641, 3334644, 3355527, 4003747, 4003753, 4004069 Following lots Imported under Health Canada authorization to mitigate shortage: 3200267, 3201277, 3214206, |
| BD Canada | ChloraPrep™ 1.5 mL Applicator – Clear | DIN 02484374 | Solution | Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v; Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v | Canadian lot: 3214890 Following lots Imported under Health Canada authorization to mitigate shortage: 3167620, 3171115, 3177820, 3190812, 3201195 |
Issue
Product sterility is compromised in affected lots.
What you should do
- Verify if your product is affected.
- Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
- Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
- Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
- Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.
Additional information
Background
Depth of recall: End users, Healthcare establishments
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies
Becton Dickinson Canada Inc.
2100 Derry Road West, Suite 100,
Mississauga ON L5N 0B3 Canada
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-82156
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