FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-013-2014

Product

Ondansetron Injection, USP, 4 mg/2 mL (2 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Vial, Rx Only, Sterile, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest IL 60045, USA, NDC 0409-4755-03

Brand name
Ondansetron
Generic name
Ondansetron
Active ingredient
Ondansetron Hydrochloride
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
0409-4755, 0409-4759
FDA application
ANDA077548
Affected lot / code info
29-484-DK* and 29-510-DK* Exp 05/01/2015 (lot number may be proceeded with an 01)

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particular Matter: Potential vendor glass issue - glass spiticules (glass strands) were identified during site inspection of the vials.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
275 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Quantity
681,400 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-09-24
FDA classified
2013-11-20
Posted by FDA
2013-11-27
Terminated
2014-10-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-013-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.