Medicine recalls
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| The United Kingdom: Class 2 Medicines Recall: ChloraPrep 1mL Clear Sterile Solution/Applicator, Becton Dickinson UK Ltd |
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announces that Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed the MHRA that some units of ChloraPrep 1mL Clear Sterile Solution/Applicator (chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v and isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v) (batch number: 4255106) exhibit an open seal on the packaging of the applicator. This issue is linked to the previous Class 2 Medicines Notification EL(25)A/22. This defect could increase the risk of the applicator device being contaminated with pathogens, which could lead to increased infection rates for the patients.
The number of impacted units in the batch is unknown, therefore the above batch is being recalled as a precautionary measure. This recall does not impact other batches of BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator that remain available for clinical use.
The product is used for disinfection of the skin prior to invasive medical procedures.
Please refer to the following website in MHRA for details:
http://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-chloraprep-1ml-clear-sterile-solution-slash-applicator-becton-dickinson-uk-ltd-el-25-a-slash-36
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product. Related news was previously issued by MHRA, and was posted on the Drug Office website on 20 May 2025.
Ends/Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:00
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