Becton, Dickinson and Company issued a nationwide voluntary recall for specific lots of its ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL and FREPP Clear 1.5 mL skin preparation applicators due to potential fungal contamination. The affected lots, 4032183 and 4073005, were distributed to hospitals and suppliers between March and June 2024 and may contain Aspergillus penicillioides, posing risks of systemic infection, sepsis, and surgical complications. No adverse events have been reported, but the company advises customers to stop using the products immediately and destroy them, with replacements to be provided. Separately, Bank of America lowered its price target on Becton Dickinson to $170 from $177 while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing a lower utilization environment and increased inflation headwinds for 2027.
Becton Dickinson and CompanyBecton Dickinson recalls skin prep applicators due to fungal contamination risk, posing potential liability and reputational harm.
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