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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Oct 28, 2020 (6 years ago)

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: Repackaged product was recalled by manufacturer because it was contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia lata.

Cause type: Microbial contamination

Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.

What was recalled

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%, Alcohol Free, packaged in 15 mL unit does cups (barcode 7016602715), packaged in 50-count unit dose cups per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Lohxa, Worcester, MA 01608, NDC 70166-027-15

Affected NDC 70166-0027-15

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Drug: Alcohol

Recalling firm
Lohxa LLC
NDC code
70166-027-15
Origin
MA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0111-2021 · FDA notice

Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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