Avid Medical Recalls Convenience Kits for Fungal Contamination Risk

Serious injuries or death may result from the use of these devices. The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type.

If your email program has trouble displaying this email, view as a webpage. Avid Medical Recalls Medical Convenience Kits for Risk of Fungal Contamination Avid Medical is recalling medical convenience kits that include a "3mL Chloraprep Applicator" were distributed from May 9, 2019 to March 19, 2021. The Chloraprep is manufactured by BD/Carefusion and was recalled due to the risk of contamination with a specific type of fungus called Aspergillus penicillioides. The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Read More Questions? If you have questions about this recall, contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education.

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