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Publication #8514
Reference
Drug Alert 36/2025
Name
Drug Alert class 2 – No 36 2025 – Class 2 medicines recall – action within 48 hours – Becton Dickinson UK Ltd – Chloraprep 1ml clear sterile solution/applicator
Categories
Scottish Government
Drug Alerts
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
Scotland
Drugs
Safety
Risks
Pharmaceutical Industry
Medicines Recall
Description
Becton Dickinson UK Ltd has informed the MHRA that some units 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 batch in the table 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.
Contact Name
Irene Fazakerley
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Contact Address
Contact Phone
Created
2025-07-28 13:29:53
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