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Par Health Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Two Lots of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter

Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) for Intravenous Infusion
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Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL), distributed by Par Pharmaceutical (NDC 42023-187-01), lots 87558 (Exp 02/2027) and 88802 (Exp 04/2027), is affected. It was recalled because particulate matter identified as cellulose or stopper material was found, which could cause life‑threatening events such as pulmonary emboli, vascular occlusions, or vein inflammation. Wholesale distributors and hospital pharmacies should immediately discontinue use, stop distribution, and arrange returns through Inmar, Inc. (1-833-599-3197 or rxrecalls@inmar.com).

What's being recalled

ROCHESTER, MI– September 18, 2026 –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.

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

Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) is formulated for intravenous infusion. The product is indicated for sedation of initially intubated and mechanically ventilated adult patients during treatment in an intensive care setting and for sedation of non-intubated adult patients prior to and/or during surgical and other procedures.

Recalled product can be identified as follows and by labels at bottom of this document:

Product Description: Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 400 mcg/100 mL (4 mcg/mL) for Intravenous Infusion, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical; NDC: 42023-187-01; Lot: 87558; Expiration Date: 02/2027

Product Description: 88802; NDC: 04/2027

Par Health is providing written notification to wholesale accounts that have received the affected lots and are arranging for return of all existing inventory of Lots 87558 and 88802 through Inmar, Inc. Wholesale distributors and hospital pharmacies that have the product being recalled should immediately discontinue use and stop distribution. If you have further distributed the recalled product, please notify your accounts or any additional locations which may have received the recalled product.

Questions regarding this recall can be directed to Inmar, Inc. at 1-833-599-3197 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or by email at rxrecalls@inmar.com.

For medical or technical product information or to report a product complaint or adverse event please call 1-800-828-9393 Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or Friday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Package Identification:

See examples of vial labels from the affected lots below:

Company Contact Information

Consumers:

Inmar, Inc.

1-833-599-3197

rxrecalls@inmar.com

Media:

Gena Holthaus, Senior Director, Corporate Brand and Communications

media.relations@parhealth.com

Product Photos

The hazard

Presence of particulate matter identified as cellulose or stopper material

What to do

Contact: Consumers: Inmar, Inc. 1-833-599-3197 rxrecalls@inmar.com Media: Gena Holthaus, Senior Director, Corporate Brand and Communications media.relations@parhealth.com

Where it was sold

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

The official notice

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