Medichem S.A. recalls Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0012 For Manufacturing, Processing or Repacking, RX Only, Medichem, S.A. Poligono Industrial
Medichem recalls Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0012 (RX only) due to microbial contamination with Serratia marcescens in some batches. This may pose health risks if used improperly.
Lower-risk recall
Microbial contamination of Non-Sterile Product; detection of the gram-negative bacillus Serratia marcescens in certain API batches
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What happened, in plain English
Medichem is recalling Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0012 (RX only) because certain batches were contaminated with the bacteria Serratia marcescens. This could cause health issues if the product is used as intended. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36997-medichem-chlorhexidine-gluconate-0012-recall-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36997-medichem-chlorhexidine-gluconate-0012-recall-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1534-2020
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“Medichem Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0012 Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36997-medichem-chlorhexidine-gluconate-0012-recall-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1534-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1534-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains the bacteria Serratia marcescens, which can cause infections. This contamination occurred in certain batches during manufacturing or repacking, potentially leading to health risks if the product is used without proper sterilization.
Who’s affected
People who have the specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice are affected. Healthcare professionals using this product for medical purposes are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the batch numbers listed: A-190571 (exp. 11/29/21), A-190418 (exp. 09/04/21), and other specific batch codes with their expiration dates.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the batch numbers listed in the recall notice on the product label.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may be contaminated with Serratia marcescens in certain batches, so it is not safe to use without checking the batch numbers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the product label for the batch numbers listed in the recall notice. If you have the affected batch numbers, contact Medichem for further instructions.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for the batch numbers: A-190571 (exp. 11/29/21), A-190418 (exp. 09/04/21), and other specific batch codes with their expiration dates.
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-1534-2020 — Medichem Medichem Hello, I own a Medichem that is covered by recall D-1534-2020 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-1534-2020 (June 24, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1534-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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