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Chlorhexidine Gluconate And Isopropyl Alcohol recalls: 29 FDA reports

Recalls involving Chlorhexidine Gluconate And Isopropyl Alcohol. What was wrong with each batch, and how the FDA graded the risk.

29Reports

9Class I

17Ongoing

2026-07-22Most recent

9 Class I on this page

Class I means the FDA judged there was a reasonable probability of serious harm or death. Check the lot numbers against anything you hold.

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

Class	What the FDA is saying
Class I	There is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class II	It may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class III	It breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

Class	Reports
Class II	20
Class I	9

By year reported

Year	Reports
2020	1
2021	7
2022	3
2023	1
2025	2
2026	15

Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

BD ChloraPrep Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol), 60 x 1 mL applicato

D-0690-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-22 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Affected product may exhibit an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol), 60 x 1 mL applicators/carton, 0.03fl oz (1 mL) each, STERILE SOLUTION, CareFusion 123, LLC, El Paso, TX, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co. NDC 54365-400-31
Where it went: U.S.A. Nationwide
How much: 43,066,599 units

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)), pack

D-0643-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-08 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Product: BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)), packaged as a) 100 x 10.5 mL applicators/case, NDC 54365-400-35, Catalog Number: 930715NS; b) 100 x 10.5 mL applicators/case, Catalog Number bulk 930715NSB, NDC 54365-400-35; STERILE SOLUTION, CAREFUSION 213, LLC, EL PASO, TX 79912, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co.
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA
How much: 1,800 units

ChloraPrep FREPP, Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) 500 x 1.5 mL app

D-0646-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-08 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Product: ChloraPrep FREPP, Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) 500 x 1.5 mL applicators/case, STERILE SOLUTION, CareFusion 123, LLC, El Paso, TX, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co. NDC 54365-400-30, Catalog number 930599NSB
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA
How much: 10,500 units

BD ChloraPrep CLear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) 100 x 10.5 mL Applic

D-0652-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-08 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Product: BD ChloraPrep CLear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) 100 x 10.5 mL Applicators/case, STERILE SOLUTION, CareFusion 123, LLC, El Paso, TX, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co. NDC 54365-400-34, catalog number 930700NS.
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA
How much: 100 units

BD ChloraPrep CLear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol),500 x 1 mL applicato

D-0651-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-08 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Product: BD ChloraPrep CLear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol),500 x 1 mL applicators/case, STERILE SOLUTION, CareFusion 123, LLC, El Paso, TX, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co. NDC 54365-400-31, bulk catalog number 930480NSB
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA
How much: 18,000 units

BD ChloraPrep Scrub Teal, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) packaged as a)

D-0650-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-08 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Product: BD ChloraPrep Scrub Teal, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) packaged as a) 25 x 26 mL applicators/case, NDC 54365-400-39, catalog number 930825NS, b) 50 x 26 mL applicators/case, NDC 54365-400-39, bulk catalog number 930825NSB; STERILE SOLUTION, CareFusion 123, LLC, El Paso, TX, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co.
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA
How much: 125 units

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) packaged as

D-0647-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-08 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Product: BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) packaged as a) 100 x 3 mL applicators/case, NDC 54365-400-33, calatog 930415NS: b) 250 x 3mL applicators/case, bulk catalog number 930415NSB; STERILE SOLUTION, CareFusion 123, LLC, El Paso, TX, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co.
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA
How much: 7,650 units

BD ChloraPrep Scrub Teal, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) packaged as a)

D-0649-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-08 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Product: BD ChloraPrep Scrub Teal, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) packaged as a) 100 x 10.5 mL Applicators/case, NDC 54365-400-36, catalog number 930725NS; b) 100 x 10.5 mL Applicators/case, bulk catalog number 930725NSB; STERILE SOLUTION, CareFusion 123, LLC, El Paso, TX, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co.
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA
How much: 1,200 units

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) packaged as

D-0648-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-08 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Product: BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol) packaged as: a) 25 x 26 mL applicators/case, NDC 54365-400-38, calatog number 930815NS: b) 50 x 26 mL appliactors/case, bulk catalog number 930815NSB; STERILE SOLUTION, CareFusion 123, LLC, El Paso, TX, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co.
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA
How much: 400 units

BD ChloraPrep Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Packaged as a

D-0645-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-08 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Packaged as a) 100 x 3ml applicators/case, NDC 54365-400-32, catalog 930400NS; b) 250 x 3ml applicators/case, NDC 54365-400-32, bulk Catalog 930500NSB, Sterile Solution, CareFusion 123, LLC, El Paso, TX, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickson and Co.
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA
How much: 146,600 units

BD ChloraPrep Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) 1 mL Applicator

D-0622-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-01 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may breach the seal area.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) 1 mL Applicator, 60 Applicators, Sterile Solution, Care Fusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-31.
Where it went: Nationwide inthe USA, as well as other foreign distribution.
How much: N/A

BD ChloraPrep FREPP Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) 1.5 mL A

D-0623-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-07-01 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may breach the seal area.
Product: BD ChloraPrep FREPP Clear, (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) 1.5 mL Applicator, 20 Applicators, Sterile Solution, Care Fusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-30.
Where it went: Nationwide inthe USA, as well as other foreign distribution.
How much: N/A

Class I

BD ChloraPrep Clear (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)), 1 mL Applicato

D-0624-2026 · Class I · reported 2026-07-01 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Non-Sterility: Due to presence of Aspergillus penicillioides.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)), 1 mL Applicator, 60 Applicators per inner Carton, Sterile Solution, Care Fusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-31.
Where it went: Nationwide inthe USA, as well as other foreign distribution.
How much: 193,440 applicators

Class I

BD ChloraPrep FREPP Clear,(2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)) 1.5 mL Ap

D-0625-2026 · Class I · reported 2026-07-01 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Non-Sterility: Due to presence of Aspergillus penicillioides. And Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may breach the seal area.
Product: BD ChloraPrep FREPP Clear,(2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)) 1.5 mL Applicator, 20 Applicators, Sterile Solution, Care Fusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Beckton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-30.
Where it went: Nationwide inthe USA, as well as other foreign distribution.
How much: 178,000 applicators

BD ChloraPrep" Triple Swabsticks (Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), 2% w/v and Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), 70% v/v),

D-0243-2026 · Class II · reported 2026-01-07 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of Assurance of Sterlity
Product: BD ChloraPrep" Triple Swabsticks (Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), 2% w/v and Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), 70% v/v), 5.25 mL Applicator, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 54365-401-29
Where it went: Nationwide within the United States
How much: 106,400 units

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% x/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Patient Preoper

D-0441-2025 · Class II · reported 2025-05-28 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The affected product may exhibit an open seal on the packaging of the applicator.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% x/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation, Sterile Solution, Applicator is sterile if package is intact, Flammable, External Use Only, 1 mL Applicator per pouch, 60 Applicators per inner carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., Made in the USA, Catalog Number 930480, NDC 54365-400-31.
Where it went: Nationwide in the U.S.
How much: 385,200 applicators

Class I

BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL Applicators, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA),

D-0259-2025 · Class I · reported 2025-03-19 · Ongoing

Why it was recalled: Non-Sterility: contamination of Aspergillus penicillioides, due to breach in package lidding.
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.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada
How much: 205,440 applicators

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution

D-1168-2023 · Class II · reported 2023-09-27 · Completed

Why it was recalled: Stability data does not support expiry: Shelf-life of the impacted lots of BD ChloraPrep" Clear 1 mL Applicator cannot be substantiated beyond 12-months although labeled with 36-month expiry. Stability studies indicate that the impacted lots, if stored at 30¿C/75% relative humidity continuously beyond 12 months, may exhibit growth of Aspergillus penicillioides.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.03mL (1 ml) each, 60 applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-31 REF 930480 Product is packaged in the following manner: There is one (1) sterile applicator (sponge) per pouch. Each inner carton contains sixty (60) pouches. There are four (4) inner cartons per shipping case (total of 240 pouches per case).
Where it went: Distributed nationwide to 100 consignees. Please refer to consignee list.
How much: 398,160 cartons

Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Swab, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, packaged as a) One Swa

D-0571-2022 · Class II · reported 2022-03-02 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: cGMP deviations: uncertainty of the adequacy of the validation of the test methods used to manufacture the products.
Product: Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Swab, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, packaged as a) One Swab, 0.034 fl. Oz. (1 mL) Each in a pouch, 100 Individual Swabs per carton, 10 boxes of 100 Individual Swabs per case, REORDER NO. B10800, NDC 10819-1080-1; b) One Swab, 0.034 fl. oz. (1 mL) Each in a pouch, 3000 Individual Swabs per case, REORDER NO. B11400, NDC 10819-1080-2; Professional Disposables International, Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962-1376.
Where it went: Product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
How much: a) 160531 cases; b) 16123 cases

Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Maxi Swabstick, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, packaged as

D-0570-2022 · Class II · reported 2022-03-02 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: cGMP deviations: uncertainty of the adequacy of the validation of the test methods used to manufacture the products.
Product: Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Maxi Swabstick, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, packaged as a) One Maxi Swabstick, 0.172 fl. Oz. (5.1 mL) Each in a pouch, 30 Individual Maxi Swabsticks per carton, 10 boxes of 30 Individual Swabsticks per case, NDC 10819-4076-4, REORDER NO. S41950; b) One Maxi Swabstick, 0.172 fl. Oz. (5.1 mL) Each in a pouch, 300 Individual Swabsticks per case, NDC 10819-4076-3, REORDER NO. S27350; Professional Disposables International, Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962-1376.
Where it went: Product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
How much: a) 9518 cases; b) 3347 cases

Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Swabstick, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, packaged as a) On

D-0572-2022 · Class II · reported 2022-03-02 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: cGMP deviations: uncertainty of the adequacy of the validation of the test methods used to manufacture the products.
Product: Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Swabstick, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, packaged as a) One Swabstick, 0.054 fl. oz. (1.6 mL) Each in a pouch, NDC 10819-4077-1; 50 Individual Swabsticks per carton, 10 boxes of 50 Individual Swabsticks per case, REORDER NO. S40750, NDC 10819-4077-4; b) One Swabstick, 0.054 fl. Oz. (1.6 mL) Each in a pouch, 500 Individual Swabsticks per case, REORDER NO. S32450, NDC 10819-4077-2; c) One Swabstick, 0.054 fl. Oz. (1.6 mL) Each in a pouch, 500 Individual Swabsticks per case, REORDER NO. S42850, NDC 10819-4077-3; Professional Disposables International, Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962-1376.
Where it went: Product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
How much: a) 28201 cases; b) 7579 cases; c) 8882 cases

Class I

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 26 mL Applicator (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v Isopropyl alco

D-0373-2021 · Class I · reported 2021-05-19 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: Defective Delivery System: An increase in complaints identified endcap being loose or falling off upon activation releasing glass shards containing the solution.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 26 mL Applicator (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)) Sterile Solution, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-38
Where it went: Nationwide within the United States
How much: 707,050 eaches

Class I

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution

D-0343-2021 · Class I · reported 2021-05-05 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: Non-sterility.Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity, growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulted in a breach of the package integrity.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA and to Singapore, Chile, Oman, Columbia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Kuwait, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Qatar, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Brazil.
How much: 952,100 cartons

Class I

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile

D-0344-2021 · Class I · reported 2021-05-05 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: Non-sterility.Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity, growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulted in a breach of the package integrity.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-33 REF 930415
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA and to Singapore, Chile, Oman, Columbia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Kuwait, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Qatar, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Brazil.
How much: 1,434,000 cartons

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile

D-0348-2021 · Class II · reported 2021-05-05 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-33 REF 930415
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA and to Singapore, Chile, Oman, Columbia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Kuwait, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Qatar, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Brazil.
How much: 14,275,400 cartons

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution

D-0347-2021 · Class II · reported 2021-05-05 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, applicator is sterile if package is intact. CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400
Where it went: Distributed Nationwide in the USA and to Singapore, Chile, Oman, Columbia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Kuwait, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Qatar, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Brazil.
How much: 24,969,700 cartons

Class I

BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution

D-0265-2021 · Class I · reported 2021-03-03 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: Non-sterility: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity for more than 6 months, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear, 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Sterile Solution, 0.10 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co, NDC 54365-400-32 REF 930400
Where it went: Distributed in Puerto Rico and Oman
How much: 988 cartons

Class I

BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile

D-0268-2021 · Class I · reported 2021-03-03 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: Non-sterility: Product is being recalled to climatic Zone IV regions of the world where at the labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity for more than 6 months, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
Product: BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Sterile Solution, 0.01 fl. oz. (3 ml) each, 25 Applicators in carton, CareFusion El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Co., NDC 54365-400-33 REF 930415
Where it went: Distributed in Puerto Rico and Oman
How much: 400 cartons

Class I

BD ChloraPrep Clear 3 mL Applicators (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)

D-1509-2020 · Class I · reported 2020-08-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: Non-Sterility: Product is being recalled due to presence of Aspergillus Penicilloides
Product: BD ChloraPrep Clear 3 mL Applicators (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)) Sterile Solution, 25 Applicators in carton, CareFusion 213, LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Company, NDC 54365-400-32
Where it went: Puerto Rico, Guam, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chile, Colombia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Hong Kong, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,
How much: 12,500 applicators

Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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