Avid Medical recalled certain convenience kits due to a risk of fungal infections from the Chloraprep™ 3 mL applicators made by BD/CareFusion.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Avid Medical Convenience Kit and ChloraPrep induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with a fungal infection, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Medical Device Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Avid Medical Recalls Convenience Kits with ChloraPrep
In April 2021, Avid Medical and the FDA issued a Class 1 recall for about 1,570 medical convenience kits with Chloraprep™ 3 mL applicators, including:
- Adult Chest Tube Tray
- Fistula On-Off Kit
- Fistula (On/Off All in One Bag)
- Dialysis Access
What is the Problem?
Chloraprep™ 3 mL applicators were recalled by BD/Carefusion due to a risk of contamination with a fungus called Aspergillus penicillioides, which can cause serious infections or death. However, no deaths, infections, or injuries have been reported.
What is the Risk?
- Serious systemic infection
- Sepsis (bloodstream infection)
- Illness
- Death
- Additional medical procedures
- Surgery
- Long-term treatment with anti-fungal drugs
BD/CareFusion Recall ChloraPrep™ 3 mL Applicator
In March 2021, BD/CareFusion expanded a recall from June 2020 to include more ChloraPrep™ 3 mL applicators due to a risk of fungal infections.
High Heat and Humidity Can Lead to Contamination
When the recalled ChloraPrep™ 3 mL Applicators are stored in regions with high heat and humidity (at least 86ºF and 75% relative humidity), the lid can fail and lead to microbial contamination. This can lead to serious infections, especially in high-risk patients.
What is ChloraPrep?
ChloraPrep 3 mL applicators are used to sanitize skin before surgery or catheter procedures. The drug was distributed globally and is labeled with “CareFusion, El Paso, TX.”
The recall involves the following ChloraPrep products in the U.S.:
- 260400 — ChloraPrep® One-Step 3 mL Applicator – Clear
- 260415 — ChloraPrep® One-Step 3 mL Applicator – Hi-Lite Orange
- 930400 — BD ChloraPrep™ Clear 3 mL Applicator
- 930415 — BD ChloraPrep™ Hi-Lite Orange™ 3 mL Applicator
Do I have an Avid Medical Convenience Kit Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Avid Medical Convenience Kit and ChloraPrep induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with a fungal infection, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Medical Device Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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