Superabsorbent polymer gel granules: Are they posing a risk at your facility?

​​​​On October 27, Sunstar Americas Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12%. There is potential contamination of the product with Burkholderia lata. The PSA has received a report of a patient developing an infection that could be related to use of this product. Please review your stock and remove this product from distribution channels. 

More information about the recall (including photos of the affected products) can be found at Sunstar Americas Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% Due to Microbial Contamination | FDA.​​