CareFusion Recalls Surgical Scrub Brushes With Low Iodine Levels
CareFusion is recalling surgical scrub brushes because the available iodine content is lower than stated on the label.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a subpotent drug (low iodine levels), which is a quality issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.
Plain-English summary
CareFusion 2200 Inc is recalling the CareFusion Scrub Care Surgical Scrub Brush-Sponge/Nail Cleaner. The recall is due to the product being subpotent, meaning the available iodine in the product is less than the amount stated on the product label.
The affected product is the CareFusion Scrub Care Surgical Scrub Brush-Sponge/Nail Cleaner With 9% Povidone-iodine (USP) Surgical Hand Scrub, identified by NDC 57613-003-18. The recall covers 2,443,500 scrub brushes with lot codes 4451B and 4451GL.
The product was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico, as well as in Bahrain, Germany, Mexico, and the Philippines. Users should stop using the product and contact CareFusion for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- CareFusion Scrub Care Surgical Scrub Brush-Sponge/Nail Cleaner With 9% Povidone-iodine (USP) Surgical Hand Scrub; CareFusion, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA, NDC 57613-003-18
- Manufacturer
- Carefusion 2200 Inc
- Category
- Drug — Surgical Hand Scrub
- Affected units
- 2,443,500
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- 4451B
- 4451GL
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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