Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% (Medichem) – Discoloration (2020)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% 0012 Medichem, S.A. NDC 53296-0012-0
Brand
Medichem S.A.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Batch: A-200301, A-200307, A-200308, A-200309, A-200395, A-200488, A-200310, A-200311, A-200315, A-200319, A-200397, A-200398
Products Sold
Batch: A-200301, A-200307, A-200308, A-200309, A-200395, A-200488, A-200310, A-200311, A-200315, A-200319, A-200397, A-200398
Medichem S.A. is recalling Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% 0012 Medichem, S.A. NDC 53296-0012-0 due to Discoloration.. 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
Discoloration.
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
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Page updated: Jan 7, 2026