Urgent Health Alert: Multiple Brands of Chlorhexidine Antiseptics Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
Madrid, Spain – Health authorities are ordering an immediate withdrawal of numerous antiseptic products containing chlorhexidine digluconate, commonly used for wound care and skin disinfection, due to contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. The recall impacts products sold in pharmacies and supermarkets across Spain, posing a importent risk to vulnerable individuals.
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical devices (Aemps) initiated the action after identifying the bacterial presence in several lots of widely-used antiseptics. while generally mild for healthy individuals, Pseudomonas aeruginosa can cause challenging-to-treat infections in people with underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems. The Aemps is coordinating with health authorities in all autonomous communities to ensure swift removal of affected products from shelves and stockrooms. Consumers are advised to discontinue use instantly and check product lot numbers against the official list.
The affected products include various brands and formulations of 2% aqueous chlorhexidine antiseptic for healthy skin, specifically:
* Montplet aqueous solution – Lots: 52409, 52391, 52416, 53018, 52469, 53081, 53077, 53108, 53605, 53613, 53855, 54029, 54056.
* Eroski spray – lot: 52381.
* Botikit spray – Lots: 53627, 53595.
* Alvita Chlorexidine digluconate – Lot: 52383.
* Cuidaplus chlorhexidine digluconate - Lots: 53103, 53119, 53665.
* Ia interapothek chlorhexidine digluconate – Lots: 53152, 53175.
* Notaderm Chlorhexidine digluconate – Lots: 53112, 53679, 53711.
* Acofar chlorhexidine digluconate – Lots: 53133, 53150.
Pharmacies, supermarkets, and pharmaceutical companies have been instructed to remove all affected lots from their inventory. The Aemps urges consumers to consult a healthcare professional if they have used any of the recalled products and are experiencing signs of infection.
