CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 13 May 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
BD PurPrep, Povidone-iodine 8.3% w/w recalled by CareFusion 213
CareFusion 213 is recalling BD PurPrep, Povidone-iodine 8.3% w/w (0.83% available iodine) with isopropyl alcohol, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Apr 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0517-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98790
- Recalling firm
- CareFusion 213, El Paso, TX
- Brand
- Purprep
- Manufacturer
- CareFusion 213 LLC
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 22 Apr 2026
- FDA classified
- 5 May 2026
- Reported
- 13 May 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
Timeline
| 22 Apr 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 May 2026 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 13 May 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of assurance of Sterility: potential product contamination
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
BD PurPrep, Povidone-iodine 8.3% w/w (0.83% available iodine) with isopropyl alcohol 72.5% w/w Sterile Solution, 25x26mL Applicators per carton. Carefusion 213 LLC, El Paso, TX 79912, NDC 54365-014-42.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the USA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Lack of assurance of Sterility: potential product contamination
Which lots are affected?
Lot# 4258309, 4260329, 4256875, Exp. Date, 08-31-2026; 4296453, 4317319, 4290654, Exp. Date 09-30-2026; 4322449, 4323861, 4318679, Exp Date 10-31- Exp.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the USA
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 98790This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is BD PurPrep, Povidone-iodine 8.3% w/w recalled by CareFusion 213.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | BD PurPrep, Povidone-iodine 8.3% w/w recalled by CareFusion 213Purprep | CareFusion 213 | Sterility | Nationwide |
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All 15| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Povidone Iodine 1.25% / Proparacaine HCl 0.5% Ophthalmic recalled | ImprimisRx NJ | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
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| Drug | CLASS II | Povi-One, 10% Povidone-Iodine Oral Antiseptic recalledPovi-one | Elevate Oral Care | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | BD PurPrep, Povidone-iodine 8.3% w/w recalled by CareFusion 213Purprep | CareFusion 213 | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Readyprep PVP, Povidone-Iodine 10% Solution recalledPovidone-iodine | Medline Industries | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |