FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0010-2016

Product

Ipratropium Bromide 0.5 mg and Albuterol Sulfate 3 mg Inhalation Solution, packaged in 30x3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials, a) 30 count (NDC 0487-0201-03) and b) 60 count (NDC 0487-0201-60) vials per carton, Rx only, Nephron Pharmaceutical Corporation, Orlando, FL

Brand name
Ipratropium Bromide And Albuterol Sulfate
Generic name
Ipratropium Bromide And Albuterol Sulfate
Active ingredients
Albuterol Sulfate, Ipratropium Bromide
Route
Respiratory (inhalation)
NDC
0487-0201
FDA application
ANDA076749
Affected lot / code info
a) Lot D4E20A, exp 3/2016 and b) Lot D4C21A, exp 3/2016

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential exposure to non-sterile lubricant during the filling process

Recalling firm

Firm
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Manufacturer
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4121 SW 34th St, N/A, Orlando, Florida 32811-6475

Distribution

Quantity
a) 85,248 cartons and b) 35,292 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-08-21
FDA classified
2015-10-09
Posted by FDA
2015-10-21
Terminated
2017-02-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0010-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.