Class II · Moderate risk
2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate* Cloth
Cross Contamination with Other Products
Is Chlorhexidine recalled?
Yes — there is an active recall. 19 ongoing FDA recalls mention Chlorhexidine (86 total). Check the affected lots below.
Most common reason: Sterility / contamination (29 of these recalls)
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Chlorhexidine. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Chlorhexidine recalls in 2026
15 initiated in 2026, 86 in total — newest first
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep Clear
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Affected product may exhibit an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep CLear
Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep CLear
Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep Scrub Teal
Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep Scrub Teal
Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange
Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange
Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Class II · Moderate risk
ChloraPrep FREPP
Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep Clear
Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange
Lack of assurance of sterility: Unsterilized ChloraPrep & PurPrep Applicators, intended for further processing and sterilization were instead distributed to customers outside of the intended distribution channel
Class I · High risk
BD ChloraPrep FREPP Clear
Non-Sterility: Due to presence of Aspergillus penicillioides. And Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may breach the seal area.
Class I · High risk
BD ChloraPrep Clear
Non-Sterility: Due to presence of Aspergillus penicillioides.
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep FREPP Clear
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may breach the seal area.
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep Clear
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to wrinkles in the paper lidding which may breach the seal area.
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep" Triple Swabsticks
Lack of Assurance of Sterlity
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep Clear
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The affected product may exhibit an open seal on the packaging of the applicator.
Class I · High risk
BD ChloraPrep Clear 1mL Applicators
Non-Sterility: contamination of Aspergillus penicillioides, due to breach in package lidding.
Class II · Moderate risk
BD ChloraPrep Clear
Stability data does not support expiry: Shelf-life of the impacted lots of BD ChloraPrep" Clear 1 mL Applicator cannot be substantiated beyond 12-months although labeled with 36-month expiry. Stability studies indicate that the impacted lots, if stored at 30¿C/75% relative humidity continuously beyond 12 months, may exhibit growth of Aspergillus penicillioides.
Class II · Moderate risk
Prevantics
cGMP deviations: uncertainty of the adequacy of the validation of the test methods used to manufacture the products.
Class II · Moderate risk
Prevantics
cGMP deviations: uncertainty of the adequacy of the validation of the test methods used to manufacture the products.
Class II · Moderate risk
Prevantics
cGMP deviations: uncertainty of the adequacy of the validation of the test methods used to manufacture the products.
Class III · Low risk
Readyprep Chg
Superpotent Drug: Product is above specification for active ingredient, 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate.
Class I · High risk
BD ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 26 mL Applicator
Defective Delivery System: An increase in complaints identified endcap being loose or falling off upon activation releasing glass shards containing the solution.
Class II · Moderate risk
ChloraPrep With Tint 2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate
CGMP Deviations: Product is being recalled because at labeled storage conditions of 30*C/75% Relative Humidity, there is the potential for growth of Aspergillus penicillioides, a type of fungus, resulting in a breach of the package integrity.
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