Medichem S.A. recalls Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% 0012 Medichem, S.A. NDC 53296-0012-0
Medichem recalls specific batches of Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% due to discoloration. Affected products may have visible color changes.
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Discoloration.
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What happened, in plain English
Medichem is recalling certain batches of Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% products because they may discolor. This discoloration is not harmful but could indicate a quality issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36755-medichem-chlorhexidine-gluconate-20-recalls-discoloration-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36755-medichem-chlorhexidine-gluconate-20-recalls-discoloration-hazard · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0055-2021
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“Medichem Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% Recalls: Discoloration Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36755-medichem-chlorhexidine-gluconate-20-recalls-discoloration-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-0055-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0055-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Discoloration in this product may indicate a quality issue but does not pose a health risk. The discoloration is a visual change that does not affect safety or function.
Who’s affected
Users of the recalled Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20% products, particularly those with specific batch numbers. The risk is low as discoloration does not cause injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for discoloration in the product. Affected batches include A-200301, A-200307, A-200308, A-200309, A-200395, A-200488, A-200310, A-200311, A-200315, A-200319, A-200397, A-200398.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Discoloration
Inspect the product for visible color changes. If discoloration is present, stop using it.
Questions people ask
Is this product dangerous?
No, discoloration does not cause injury or health risks. It is a quality issue that does not affect safety.
Which batches are affected?
Batches A-200301, A-200307, A-200308, A-200309, A-200395, A-200488, A-200310, A-200311, A-200315, A-200319, A-200397, A-200398.
Do I need to return the product?
The recall does not require return. Check for discoloration and discard if visible.
Contact Medichem
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medichem to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0055-2021 — Medichem Medichem Hello, I own a Medichem that is covered by recall D-0055-2021 from Medichem. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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-0055-2021 (October 2, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0055-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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