FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0087-2024

Product

Buprenorphine HCl, Injection, 0.3mg/mL, For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use, Rx Only, 1mL Single Dose Vial, (supplied in packages of 5 vials) Distributed by Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDC: 42023-179-05

Brand name
Buprenorphine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Buprenorphine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Buprenorphine Hydrochloride
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDC
42023-179
FDA application
ANDA206586
Affected lot / code info
Lot No: 343716, Exp. Date: 11/2021; Lot No: 350565, Exp. Date: 07/2022; Lot No: 26921, Exp. Date: 07/2022; Lot No: 36227, Exp. Date: 02/2023

Why it was recalled

Crystallization: presence of white, crystalline product agglomeration observed in 2 vials during annual inspection of retain samples.

Recalling firm

Firm
PAR Sterile Products LLC
Manufacturer
Par Health USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
870 Parkdale Rd, Rochester, Michigan 48307-1740

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-11-09
FDA classified
2023-11-04
Posted by FDA
2023-11-15
Terminated
2024-09-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0087-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Buprenorphine Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls