Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Medichem) – Microbial Contamination (2020)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0012 For Manufacturing, Processing or Repacking, RX Only, Medichem, S.A. Poligono Industrial Celra, 17460, Celra, Girona (Spain/Espana); Fructuos Gelabert, 6-8, 08970, Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona (Spain/Espana) NDC 53296-0012-0
Brand
Medichem S.A.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
A-190571, exp. 11/29/21, A-190418, exp. 09/04/21, A-190503, exp. 10/25/21, A-190576, exp. 12/02/21, A-190537, exp. 11/15/21, A-200082, exp. 02/24/22, A-200085, exp. 02/25/22, A-200097, exp. 03/05/22, A-200116, exp. 03/13/22, A-200127, exp. 03/19/22, A-200131, exp. 03/20/22
Products Sold
A-190571, exp. 11/29/21, A-190418, exp. 09/04/21, A-190503, exp. 10/25/21, A-190576, exp. 12/02/21, A-190537, exp. 11/15/21, A-200082, exp. 02/24/22, A-200085, exp. 02/25/22, A-200097, exp. 03/05/22, A-200116, exp. 03/13/22, A-200127, exp. 03/19/22, A-200131, exp. 03/20/22
Medichem S.A. is recalling Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0012 For Manufacturing, Processing or Repacking, RX Only, Medichem, S.A. Pol due to Microbial contamination of Non-Sterile Product; detection of the gram-negative bacillus Serratia marcescens in certain API batches. 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
Microbial contamination of Non-Sterile Product; detection of the gram-negative bacillus Serratia marcescens in certain API batches
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