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# Becton Dickinson Recalls ChloraPrep Lot
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/becton-dickinson-recalls-chloraprep-lot/
- Published: 2025-02-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T14:53:27.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5158682

Becton Dickinson has recalled one lot of ChloraPrep clear 1 mL applicators due to fungal contamination observed under certain environmental conditions allowing *Aspergillus penicillioides* to grow. Any fungal presence within the device packaging can contaminate the applicator’s surface or gloved hands of a healthcare professional and then consequently the sterile environment, a recall notice says. “Since the applicator is used for site preparation prior to an invasive procedure, a contaminated applicator can result in direct inoculation of the fungus into tissues,” it says. To date, there have been no reported customer complaints or adverse events associated with the issue.

Such contaminations may lead to serious systemic infection, sepsis, illness, and death, the notice says. “If the fungus is introduced in the patient’s bloodstream during placement of an intravascular catheter, the catheter would most likely have to be removed, necessitating another procedure,” it adds.

ChloraPrep is used for preparing a patient’s skin prior to surgery to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infections.