Living with sepsis

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Sealed procedure kits and antiseptic applicators being checked against a hospital recall inventory list.

Infectious Disease

Convenience Kit Recall: FDA Classifies Medline’s BD ChloraPrep-Related Recall as Class I

The Class I recall applies to specified Medline convenience kits containing recalled BD ChloraPrep applicators. Hospitals and other users should match both kit identifiers and lots against the FDA notice.

Dr. Abu Bakar · November 2, 2026 · 6 min

Sealed procedure kits and antiseptic applicators isolated for recall review in a hospital supply area.

Infectious Disease

FDA Class I Recall Targets Medline Kits Containing Recalled BD ChloraPrep Applicators

The Class I recall applies to Medline convenience kits containing affected BD ChloraPrep applicators. Facilities should quarantine listed inventory and assess patients with credible exposure and compatible illness.

Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read

Sealed saline flush ampules beside a quarantined convenience kit in a clinical supply area.

Clinical Briefs

FDA Class I Recall Targets Convenience Kits With Potentially Nonsterile Saline Flush Ampules

A Class I recall covers convenience kits containing potentially nonsterile 0.9% sodium chloride flush ampules. Affected ampules should be removed and discarded to prevent intravenous exposure.

Rayan Salih · 6 min read

A sealed IV-start kit beside an inventory checklist in a hospital supply area.

Infectious Disease

FDA Class I Recall: Aspergillus Contamination in IV-Start and Convenience Kits

An FDA Class I recall covers IV-start and convenience kits containing skin-preparation products contaminated with Aspergillus penicillioides. Health systems need coordinated inventory tracing and exposure review.

Dr. Abu Bakar · 7 min read

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