India, Feb. 19 -- Medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Co. or BD has recalled one lot of ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators citing potential fungal contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. Under certain environmental conditions, the contamination allows the growth of Aspergillus penicillioides within the packaging.
The product is used for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery, aiming to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
The impacted product is packaged in a pouch, i.e., 1 applicator per pouch, 60 applicators per inner carton, and 4 Inner Cartons per Case. The affected lot of 3200240 with Product NDC 54365-400-31 and Expiry Date 6/30/2026 was distributed globally beginn...