Tag: fungal_contamination
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FDA Issues Early Alert on AVID Medical Kit Recall Over Fungal Contamination
The FDA has issued an early alert regarding AVID Medical convenience kits, recalled due to fungal contamination from BD ChloraPrep applicators. This contamination poses serious health risks, including infection and death, prompting removal of affected products from use.
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FDA Issues Early Alert for Medline Kits with Recalled Fungal-Contaminated Applicators
FDA issues an "Early Alert" for Medline convenience kits containing recalled BD ChloraPrep applicators due to potential fungal contamination. These kits are recommended for removal to prevent serious health risks, including infection and sepsis.
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BD Recalls ChloraPrep and FREPP Applicators Due to Fungal Contamination Risk
BD has voluntarily recalled specific lots of ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL and FREPP Clear 1.5 mL applicators due to potential fungal contamination with Aspergillus penicillioides, which could lead to serious infections.
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