Techni-Care Surgical Scrub (Care-Tech Labs) – Labeling Issue (2016)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Techni-Care Surgical Hand Scrub and Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation (3.0% w/v Chloroxylenol), packaged in a) 4 oz. bottles (NDC 46706-201-01), b) 8 oz bottles (NDC 46706-201-02), c) 16 oz. bottles (NDC 46706-201-03), d) 12 oz. pumpette (NDC 46706-201-05), e) 32 oz. bottles (NDC 46706-201-06), OTC, Care-Tech Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63139
Brand
Care-Tech Laboratories, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot# a) 3181, 3183, 3183A, exp. 11/16, b) 3184, 3184A, exp. 12/16, c) 3188, 3188A, exp. 11/17, d) 3191, exp. 6/18, e) 3192B, 3192C, exp. 7/18
Products Sold
Lot# a) 3181, 3183, 3183A, exp. 11/16; b) 3184, 3184A, exp. 12/16; c) 3188, 3188A, exp. 11/17; d) 3191, exp. 6/18; e) 3192B, 3192C, exp. 7/18
Care-Tech Laboratories, Inc. is recalling Techni-Care Surgical Hand Scrub and Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation (3.0% w/v Chloroxylenol), due to Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date - Product is missing or has illegible lot and expiry codes, as well as defective or cracked caps.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date - Product is missing or has illegible lot and expiry codes, as well as defective or cracked caps.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026