Durisan Antimicrobial Solutions (benzalkonium chloride) Hand Sanitizer, listed as 0.1% or 0.13%, ...
FDA Drug Recall #D-0658-2021 — Class II — March 10, 2021
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-0658-2021 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | March 10, 2021 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Sanit Technologies, LLC dba Durisan |
| Location | Sarasota, FL |
| Product Type | Drugs |
| Quantity | 8,609,863 credit card size containers, 665,395 bottles, and 70,462 kidney bottles TOTAL |
Product Description
Durisan Antimicrobial Solutions (benzalkonium chloride) Hand Sanitizer, listed as 0.1% or 0.13%, Alcohol-Free, packaged in a) 18 mL Net Content 0.61 fl oz credit card size container, (UPC 8 52379 00614 1); b) 50 mL Net Content 1.69 oz bottle, (UPC 8 52379 00634 9 and 8 52379 00612 7); c) 118 mL Net Content 4 oz bottle, (UPC 8 52379 00634 9 and 8 52379 00612 9); d) 236.58 mL Net Content 8 oz bottle, (UPC 8 52379 00635 6); e) 250 mL Net Contents 8.45 oz (UPC 8 52379 00611 0); f) 300 mL Net Content 10 oz bottle, (UPC 8 52379 00697 4); g) 550 mL Net Content 18.59 oz bottle, (UPC 8 52379 00620 2) ; h) 1000 mL Net Content 33.81 oz kidney bottle dispensing 0.4 or 0.8 each actuation, (UPC 8 50008 48507 7 and 8 52379 00610 3); and i) 1 Gallon Net Content 128 oz bottle, (UPC 8 52379 00621 9); Sanit Technologies, LLC 7810 25th Court East, Unit 106 Sarasota, Florida 34243
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: lots recalled due to CGMP deviations because they were manufactured under the same conditions as product lots found to be contaminated.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Bahamas
Lot / Code Information
Lots: DHS041519A1-S, DHS041519A2-S, DHS041519A3-S, DHS041519A4-S, DHS041519A5-S, DHS041519A6-S, Exp. 5/15/2021; DHS042919AR1-S, Exp. 5/29/2021; DHS043019AR1-S, Exp. 5/30/2021; DHS050319A4-S, Exp. 6/03/2021; DHS053019A1-S, DHS053019A2-S, DHS053019A4-S, DHS053019A5-S, DHS053019A6-S, Exp. 6/30/2021; DHS070219A1-S, DHS070219A2-S, DHS070219A3-S, DHS070219A4-S, DHS070219A5-S, DHS070219A6-S, DHS070219AB-S, Exp. 8/2/2021; DHS080219A1-S, Exp. 9/2/2021; DHS091819A1-S, Exp 10/18/2021; DHS032820B1-S, Exp 4/28/2022; DHS051520A1R1-S, Exp. 6/15/2022; DHS052020A1R1-S, DHS052020B1R1-S, DHS052020CR1-S, Exp. 6/20/2022; DHS052220A1R1-S, Exp. 6/22/2022; DHS052720C1R1-S, Exp 6/27/2022; DHS052920A1R1-S, DHS052920B1R1-S, DHS052920C1R1-S, Exp 6/29/2022; DHS060320C1R1-S, Exp. 7/3/2022; DHS060520C1R1-S, DHS060520F1R1-S, Exp. 7/5/2022; DHS060820E1R1-S, Exp. 7/8/2022; DHS061220A1R1-S, Exp. 7/12/2022; DHS061920B1R1-S, Exp. 7/19/2022; DHS062320B1R1-S, Exp. 7/23/2022; DHS062420B1R1-S, Exp. 7/24/2022; DHS081120A1-S, Exp. 9/11/2022; DHS081220A1R1-S, Exp 9/12/2022; DHS081420B1-S, DHS081420B3-S, DHS081420B6-S, DHS081420B8-S, Exp. 9/14/2022; DHS081720A3-S, DHS081720A5-S, Exp. 9/17/2022
Other Recalls from Sanit Technologies, LLC dba Durisan
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0657-2021 | Class I | Durisan Antimicrobial Solutions (benzalkonium c... | Mar 10, 2021 |
| D-0659-2021 | Class II | Durisan Antimicrobial Solutions (benzalkonium c... | Mar 10, 2021 |
| D-0656-2021 | Class I | Durisan Antimicrobial Solutions (benzalkonium c... | Mar 10, 2021 |
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.