Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) for Intravenous Infusion

  • Presence of particulate matter identified as cellulose or stopper material
  • Company: Par Health
  • Drugs
  • FDA
  • September 18, 2026

Product details

  • Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) for Intravenous Infusion

Company announcement

Par Health is voluntarily recalling two lots of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) to the hospital level.

The product is being recalled due to the presence of particulate matter identified as cellulose or stopper material.

These lots were distributed nationwide to wholesalers between May 13, 2025 and June 29, 2025.

To date, Par Health has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Risk:

Administration of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL, found to contain particulate matter, has a reasonable probability of causing life-threatening adverse health consequences including pulmonary emboli (blockage in pulmonary blood vessels), occlusions of other blood vessels (which can lead to tissue death and possible organ damage), and/or inflammation of the walls of veins, which may lead to clotting.

Impacted states: Nationwide

Products:

- Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL)

- Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL)

Contact

For more information, call 1-833-599-3197 or email rxrecalls@inmar.com.

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