Medical Applicators Recalled Due to Fungal Contamination Risk

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Published: 2026-06-06
Category: health
Source: BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
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BD has initiated a voluntary nationwide recall for specific lots of ChloraPrep™ and FREPP™ applicators. The recall is due to potential fungal contamination, which could lead to serious systemic infections, sepsis, or even death if introduced into a patient's bloodstream. These affected products were distributed to hospitals and distributors between March and June 2024.

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