FDA recall Z-3181-2026

Product

Blood Culture Collection Venipuncture Kit 20/Cs, REF: 77451; Blood Culture Kit 20/Cs, REF: 81834B; Blood Culture Collection Kit, REF: 81834C. All containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators

Reason for recall

Blood culture convenience kits contain a component subject to a drug recall that due to an an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator may compromise the component's sterile barrier and if used may lead to localized skin or soft tissue infection.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, IN, NC.

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2026-07-23

Report date

2026-09-23

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Arden, NC, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3181-2026