FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0003-2023

Product

Aminophylline Injection, USP 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) 25x10 mL Single-dose vial, Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC 0409-5921-16 (vial) 0409-5921-01 (carton)

Brand name
Aminophylline
Generic name
Aminophylline
Active ingredient
Aminophylline Dihydrate
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-5921, 0409-5922
FDA application
ANDA087242
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 30-137-DK Exp. 1 DEC. 2022

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: A complaint was received for the presence of a hair in one vial.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
103,150 10 mL vials
Distribution pattern
Distributed in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-09-27
FDA classified
2022-10-04
Posted by FDA
2022-10-12
Terminated
2024-08-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0003-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Aminophylline · FDA Drug Recalls