Medline READYPREP CHG Cloth Recall: Superpotent Chlorhexidine Risk
Medline recalls 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate cloth due to excessive active ingredient. Products may cause severe skin irritation or burns. Check NDC 53329-244-01 with specific lot numbers.
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Superpotent Drug: Product is above specification for active ingredient, 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate.
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What happened, in plain English
Medline is recalling disposable cloths that contain too much chlorhexidine. Using these cloths could cause severe skin irritation or burns. This is a safety issue for people using them for cleaning or medical purposes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36136-medline-readyprep-chg-cloth-recall-superpotent-chlorhexidine-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36136-medline-readyprep-chg-cloth-recall-superpotent-chlorhexidine-risk · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0624-2021
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“Medline READYPREP CHG Cloth Recall: Superpotent Chlorhexidine Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36136-medline-readyprep-chg-cloth-recall-superpotent-chlorhexidine-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0624-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0624-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The cloths contain more than the specified amount of chlorhexidine, a strong antiseptic. This excess can cause severe skin irritation, burns, or allergic reactions when used directly on skin.
Who’s affected
People who own or use the recalled Medline READYPREP CHG cloths for cleaning or medical purposes. Those with sensitive skin or using the cloths for extended periods are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'READYPREP CHG, 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth' with size 9x10.5 inches. Look for NDC code 53329-244-01 and lot numbers 19EEA027 (exp May 2021), 19GEA049 (exp Aug 2021), or 19HEA044 (exp Sept 2021).
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for NDC 53329-244-01 and lot numbers 19EEA027, 19GEA049, or 19HEA044 on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Distributed Nationwide in the USA and Isreal” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3.2 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check the product details to confirm if it's recalled. If it is, stop using it and contact Medline for further instructions.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0624-2021 (May 14, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0624-2021 to see it in context.
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