Drug recall

Paroex (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473mL)…

FDA recall event 87052 · Class II · Sunstar Americas, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 87052
Recall numbers D-0222-2021
Recalling firm Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Product type Drugs
Products Paroex (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473mL) NDC 52376-021-02; b) 4 fl oz (118 mL) NDC 052376-021-04, Sunstar Americas, Inc…
Classification Class II
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Voluntary: Firm Initiated
Reason for recall cGMP Deviations; FDA inspection of manufacturing facility observed potential Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) contamination, inadequate cleaning, inadequate microbiological testing, and insanitary…
Initiation date Dec 28, 2020
Report date Jan 20, 2021
City Schaumburg
State IL
Country United States
FEI number 1413787

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 1–9 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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