The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1318-2022·Announced 2022-08-17

Earwax Removal Aid Debrox Recalled Nationwide for Improper Storage Conditions

Debrox earwax removal aid is recalled nationwide because 131 boxes of the product were stored outside label-specified conditions. Consumers should discontinue use and consult a healthcare provider if needed.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a FDA Class II recall without reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard (storage outside label specifications) is a quality control issue rather than an acute safety threat, fitting the rubric criterion for voluntary precautionary recalls or storage-related deviations.

Plain-English summary

Debrox (carbamide peroxide) earwax removal aid is being recalled nationwide. The product was stored outside the conditions specified on the drug label, constituting a Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviation.

The recall affects 131 boxes of Debrox (0.5 FL OZ per box, NDC 63029-321-01) distributed throughout the United States. McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is coordinating the recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use. Anyone with questions or concerns should consult a healthcare provider or contact the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
DEBROX (CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE)
Brand
DEBROX
Affected units
131

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Part# 04203710478

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 recalled by Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 17 products in this recall →