BD Canada ChloraPrep product recall; Sterility concerns

Brand(s)

Last updated

2026-06-03

Summary

Product

ChloraPrep 1 mL and 1.5 mL Applicator - Clear

Issue

Health products - Product quality

What to do

Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns.

Brand	Product Name	Market Authorization	Dosage Form	Strength	Lot Number
BD Canada	BD ChloraPrep™ 1 mL Applicator – Clear	DIN 02484374	Solution	Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v; Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v	Canadian lots: 3213779, 3215726, 3218277, 3219965, 3243338, 3243339, 3249401, 3249403, 3277389, 3277428, 3285433, 3285435, 3291949, 3303392, 3303396, 3307708, 3307710, 3311012, 3311014, 3314361, 3314364, 3332766, 3333166, 3333167, 3334641, 3334644, 3355527, 4003747, 4003753, 4004069 Following lots Imported under Health Canada authorization to mitigate shortage: 3200267, 3201277, 3214206,
BD Canada	ChloraPrep™ 1.5 mL Applicator – Clear	DIN 02484374	Solution	Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v; Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v	Canadian lot: 3214890 Following lots Imported under Health Canada authorization to mitigate shortage: 3167620, 3171115, 3177820, 3190812, 3201195

Product sterility is compromised in affected lots.

Verify if your product is affected.
Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.

Background

Depth of recall: End users, Healthcare establishments

Details

Original published date: 2026-06-03

Alert / recall type

Health product recall

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