Is Chlorhexidine recalled?
85 FDA recalls mention Chlorhexidine. The most recent are listed below.
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Chlorhexidine.
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Jul 9, 2026
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Affected product may exhibit an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Jun 11, 2026
Reason Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead…
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Jun 11, 2026
Reason Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead…
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Jun 11, 2026
Reason Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead…
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Jun 11, 2026
Reason Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead…
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Jun 11, 2026
Reason Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead…
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Jun 11, 2026
Reason Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead…
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Jun 11, 2026
Reason Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead…
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Jun 11, 2026
Reason Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead…
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Jun 11, 2026
Reason Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead…
Class I · High risk Ongoing May 28, 2026
Reason Non-Sterility: Due to presence of Aspergillus penicillioides. And Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may…
Class I · High risk Ongoing May 28, 2026
Reason Non-Sterility: Due to presence of Aspergillus penicillioides.
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing May 28, 2026
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may breach the seal area.
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing May 28, 2026
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may breach the seal area.
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Dec 17, 2025
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterlity
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing May 15, 2025
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The affected product may exhibit an open seal on the packaging of the applicator.
Class I · High risk Ongoing Feb 14, 2025
Reason Non-Sterility: contamination of Aspergillus penicillioides, due to breach in package lidding.
Class II · Moderate risk Completed Aug 25, 2023
Reason Stability data does not support expiry: Shelf-life of the impacted lots of BD ChloraPrep" Clear 1 mL Applicator cannot be substantiated beyond…
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Feb 4, 2022
Reason cGMP deviations: uncertainty of the adequacy of the validation of the test methods used to manufacture the products.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Feb 4, 2022
Reason cGMP deviations: uncertainty of the adequacy of the validation of the test methods used to manufacture the products.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Feb 4, 2022
Reason cGMP deviations: uncertainty of the adequacy of the validation of the test methods used to manufacture the products.
Class III · Low risk Terminated May 14, 2021
Reason Superpotent Drug: Product is above specification for active ingredient, 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate.
Class I · High risk Terminated Apr 20, 2021
Reason Defective Delivery System: An increase in complaints identified endcap being loose or falling off upon activation releasing glass shards containing…
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Mar 19, 2021
Reason CGMP Deviations: Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity, there is the potential for growth of…
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Mar 19, 2021
Reason CGMP Deviations: Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity, there is the potential for growth of…