PerioRx recall: Impurity Out of Spec
PerioRx (chlorhexidine gluconate), oral rinse, 0.12%, packaged in 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) PET bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Discus Dental, LLC, Ontario, CA 91761, UPC 4235 020 91701
Why was PerioRx recalled?
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: Out-of-specification result (for multiple batches) for an unknown impurity of Chlorhexidine gluconate.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Lot # 627525, Exp 5/16; 628362, Exp 6/16; 628595, Exp 7/16; 629319, Exp 8/16; 629885, Exp 9/16; 630467,Exp10/16; 32218, 632500, Exp 2/17; 633075, 632799, Exp 3/17; 345624, 345679, Exp 5/17; 347420, 347662, Exp 9/17
- Product
- PerioRx (chlorhexidine gluconate), oral rinse, 0.12%, packaged in 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) PET bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Discus Dental, LLC, Ontario, CA 91761, UPC 4235 020 91701
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
- Quantity
- 294,090 mL
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico
- Recall date
- June 1, 2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)