FDA recall announcement
Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% recall 2026
Par Health announced a recall of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) for Intravenous Infusion. FDA lists the reason as: Presence of particulate matter identified as cellulose or stopper material
Presence of particulate matter identified as cellulose or stopper material
- FDA publish date
- September 21, 2026
- Company
- Par Health
- Product
- Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) for Intravenous Infusion
- Last checked
- September 23, 2026
- NDC / identifier
- No specific identifier listed in this announcement
- Affected lot(s)
- No specific lot listed for this clarification
What the FDA announcement says
Presence of particulate matter identified as cellulose or stopper material
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What to check on the package
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- Compare the manufacturer or distributor.
- Match the NDC or product identifier.
- Match the lot or code exactly; a drug name alone is not enough.
What to do
Do not stop or change a prescribed medication based only on this page. Contact a pharmacist, prescriber, or the recalling company for instructions specific to your product.
Related FDA enforcement records
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Source and limitations
This server-rendered page summarizes an FDA source and the openFDA enforcement snapshot last checked on September 23, 2026. It is not an FDA service and does not provide individual medical advice.