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Paroex Oral Rinse recalled over manufacturing violations

Recall date
December 28, 2020
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Official notice title
Sunstar Americas, Inc. recalls Paroex (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473mL) NDC 52376…
Recall number
D-0222-2021
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Nationwide USA

Why it was recalled

cGMP Deviations; FDA inspection of manufacturing facility observed potential Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) contamination, inadequate cleaning, inadequate microbiological testing, and insanitary conditions

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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., Schaumburg, IL

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