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Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Swabstick, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, pack...

FDA Drug Recall #D-0572-2022 — Class II — February 4, 2022

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-0572-2022
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated February 4, 2022
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Professional Disposables International, Inc.
Location Orangeburg, NY
Product Type Drugs
Quantity a) 28201 cases; b) 7579 cases; c) 8882 cases

Product Description

Prevantics (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) Swabstick, 3.15% w/v and 70% v/v, packaged as a) One Swabstick, 0.054 fl. oz. (1.6 mL) Each in a pouch, NDC 10819-4077-1; 50 Individual Swabsticks per carton, 10 boxes of 50 Individual Swabsticks per case, REORDER NO. S40750, NDC 10819-4077-4; b) One Swabstick, 0.054 fl. Oz. (1.6 mL) Each in a pouch, 500 Individual Swabsticks per case, REORDER NO. S32450, NDC 10819-4077-2; c) One Swabstick, 0.054 fl. Oz. (1.6 mL) Each in a pouch, 500 Individual Swabsticks per case, REORDER NO. S42850, NDC 10819-4077-3; Professional Disposables International, Inc., Orangeburg, NY 10962-1376.

Reason for Recall

cGMP deviations: uncertainty of the adequacy of the validation of the test methods used to manufacture the products.

Distribution Pattern

Product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

Lot / Code Information

Lot #: a) 12000203, 12000204, Exp Mar 2022; 12001114 LE, Exp Jun 2022; 12001115 LE, 12001117 LE, Exp Jul 2022; 12001313, 12001407, 12001408, Exp Aug 2022; 12001498, 12001499, 12001500, 12001629, 12001630, Exp Sep 2022; 12002070, 12002114, Exp Dec 2022; 12100106, 12100107, 12100223, Exp Feb 2023; 12100224, 12100225, 12100354, 12100513, Exp Mar 2023; 12100514, 12100515, 12100605, 12100628, Exp Apr 2023; 12100629, 12100630, Exp May 2023; b) 12000332, Exp Feb 2022; 12000484, Exp Mar 2022; 12001116 LE, Exp Jul 2022; 12001312, Exp Aug 2022; 12001730, Exp Oct 2022; 12002071, 12100105, Exp Jan 2023; 12100222, Exp Mar 2023; 12100635, 12100636, Exp Jun 2023; c) 12000728, Exp Apr 2022; 12001119 LE, Exp Jul 2022; 12001631, Exp Oct 2022; 12001811, Exp Nov 2022; 12002115, 12002116, Exp Jan 2023; 12100221, Exp Feb 2023; 12100633, Exp May 2023; 12100634, 12100774, 12100817, Exp Jun 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

cGMP stands for Current Good Manufacturing Practice — the FDA's regulations governing drug manufacturing quality. A cGMP recall means the company failed to follow required manufacturing standards. This could involve inadequate testing, poor environmental controls, documentation failures, or process deviations. cGMP recalls do not always mean the product is directly harmful — in many cases, quality records are insufficient to confirm the product meets specifications. However, the FDA requires a recall because without proper documentation, product quality cannot be assured. These are often Class II or Class III recalls.

Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.

Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.

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