Class I · High riskTerminated Initiated Jun 24, 2020 (6 years ago)
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0012 For Manufacturing, Processing or Repacking, RX Only…
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Microbial contamination of Non-Sterile Product; detection of the gram-negative bacillus Serratia marcescens in certain API batches
What was recalled
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
Recalling firm
Medichem S.A.
NDC code
53296-0012-0
Origin
N/A, Spain
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1534-2020
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.