FDA Advises Health Care Professionals Not to Use ChloraPrep 3 mL Applicators Manufactured by BD Due to Microbial Contamination Risks - Drug Information Update

If your email program has trouble displaying this email, view it as a web page. FDA advises health care professionals not to use ChloraPrep 3 mL applicators manufactured by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) FDA advises health care professionals not to use ChloraPrep 3 mL applicators manufactured by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), due to microbial contamination risks. The drug was distributed globally and is labeled with "CareFusion, El Paso, TX." BD's investigation confirmed the product's lid, when exposed to higher temperature and humidity, can fail and lead to microbial contamination which may cause serious infections, especially in patients with compromised immune systems. This drug is used to sanitize skin prior to surgery or catheter procedures. Health care professionals should use an available alternative. Read More This is an automated message delivery system. Replying to this message will not reach DDI staff. If you have comments or questions, please contact us at: 1-888-INFO- FDA (1-888-463-6332) or 301-796-3400 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm ET Monday - Friday. You can also email us at: druginfo@fda.hhs.gov. Stay Connected with U.S. Food and Drug Administration:         SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All  |  Help

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