The Health Ministry has issued a voluntary recall of the ChloraPrep Clear Applicators which are used to prepare a patient’s skin before surgery.

The affected lot of Applicators was distributed globally in September 2023 and can be identified by locating the referenced catalog number – 930480 and lot number – 3200240 on the package lid.

The distributor, Becton, Dickinson and Company said the recall was issued due to fungal contamination allowing the growth of Aspergillus penicillioides.