FDA Drug recall · Reported September 16, 2015
DuraPrep Surgical Solution Iodine Povacrylex (0.7% Available Iodine) and Isopropyl Alcohol (74% w/w) Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation, supplied in a) 0.9 fl oz, 26 mL Single Use Applicator w/urethane sponge and 2-count Cotton-tipped swabs per pouch, packaged in 20 pouches per case (NDC 17518-0011-08, UPC (01) 0 03 17518 01108 5) and b) 0.2 fl oz, 6 mL Single Use Applicator w/urethane sponge per pouch, packaged in 50 pouches per case (NDC 17518-0011-07, UPC (01) 0 03 17518 01107 8), OTC, Mad
Chemical contamination: Product may be contaminated with a toxic compound.
3M Company - Health Care Business recalled DuraPrep Surgical Solution Iodine Povacrylex (0.7% Available Iodine) and Isopropyl Alcoho… - a moderate-severity action.
DuraPrep Surgical Solution Iodine Povacrylex (0.7% Available Iodine) and Isopropyl Alcoho… was recalled by 3M Company - Health Care Business in September 16, 2015. Reason: Chemical contamination: Product may be contaminated with a toxic compound.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1417-2015 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
3M Company - Health Care Business issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Chemical contamination: Product may be contaminated with a toxic compound..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- September 16, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1417-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
DuraPrep Surgical Solution Iodine Povacrylex (0.7% Available Iodine) and Isopropyl Alcohol (74% w/w) Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation, supplied in a) 0.9 fl oz, 26 mL Single Use Applicator w/urethane sponge and 2-count Cotton-tipped swabs per pouch, packaged in 20 pouches per case (NDC 17518-0011-08, UPC (01) 0 03 17518 01108 5) and b) 0.2 fl oz, 6 mL Single Use Applicator w/urethane sponge per pouch, packaged in 50 pouches per case (NDC 17518-0011-07, UPC (01) 0 03 17518 01107 8), OTC, Made in U.S.A. by 3M Health Care, 2510 Conway Ave., St. Paul, MN 55144.
Reason for recall
Chemical contamination: Product may be contaminated with a toxic compound.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1417-2015 |
| Date reported | September 16, 2015 |
| Date initiated | August 6, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | 3M Company - Health Care Business |
| Firm location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Affected scope | a) 4460 cases (0.9 fl oz, 26 mL Single Use Applicator, 20 pouches per case), b) 1059 cases (2 fl oz, 6 mL Single Use Applicator, 50 pouches per case) |
| Distribution | Nationwide, Puerto Rico, and to foreign distribution centers in Dominican Repulbic, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and United Arab Emirates. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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