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ChloraPrep 2% w/v 70% v/v Cutaneous Solution, 1 ml Applicators and Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicators, PA2287/001/002, batch recall

26/05/2026
Medicines for human use Recall

We wish to advise you that the batches listed below of ChloraPrep 2% w/v 70% v/v Cutaneous Solution, 1 ml Applicators and Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicators (PA2287/001/002) are being recalled with immediate effect.

This recall is going to hospital / clinic level.

The impacted batches are being recalled due to a potential breach of sterility in the packaging, due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may extend to the seal.

The recall letter (dated 25/05/2026) can be found in the Documents section at the bottom of this page.

Product information

Product name
ChloraPrep 2% w/v 70% v/v Cutaneous Solution
1 ml Applicators and Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicators
Authorisation holder
Becton Dickinson France
Serial or batch number and expiry date
See Reference section below for batch numbers and expiry dates

Actions to be taken

Information for Pharmacists / Healthcare Professionals

Pharmacists  / Healthcare Professionals are requested to take the following actions:

  1. Complete the Response Form (attached to the recall letter found in the Documents section at the bottom of this page) and return it to the Iskus Health email contact noted on the form.

  2. The final date for recalled stock to be received back is 08/06/2026.

  3. If you have supplied units of the affected batches to any other pharmacy, healthcare provider, clinic or other establishment, please forward a copy of the recall letter to them, and request they quarantine and return any units in their possession to you.

  4. Please ensure that the above information is relayed to all relevant healthcare professionals within your facility, to ensure patients are monitored as is considered appropriate.

 

Reference

Impacted batch listing

 Product Name Batch number Expiry date
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 4058231 02-27
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 4212805 06-27
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 4023071 12-26
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 4233411 07-27
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 3261045 08-26
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 4151136 05-27
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 4086022 03-27
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 4192080 06-27
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 4086024 03-27
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 4270390 09-27
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 4212806 06-27
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 3346244 11-26
 ChloraPrep® 1 mL Applicator 3321422 10-26
 ChloraPrep® Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicator 5036189 01-28
 ChloraPrep® Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicator 3227659 08-26
 ChloraPrep® Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicator 4169640 05-27
 ChloraPrep® Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicator 5037270 01-28
 ChloraPrep® Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicator 3313884 10-26
 ChloraPrep® Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicator 4295374 10-27
 ChloraPrep® Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicator 4235732 08-27
 ChloraPrep® Frepp™ 1.5 ml Applicator 3138975 05-26

 

Documents

Opens in new window ChloraPrep 2% w/v 70% v/v Cutaneous Solution – Pharmacy recall letter – 25 May 2026 – (pdf) PDF : 336KB | 26/05/2026