FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0200-2017

Product

Neostigmine Methylsulfate 5 mg/5 mL Injection Solution, 5 mL (1 mg/mL) Single-Dose Syringe, For Slow IV Use, Rx Only, Cantrell Drug Co. 7321 Cantrell Rd. Little Rock, AR 72207, NDC 52533-046-15

Affected lot / code info
Lot: 8997 BUD: 12/1/2016, Lot: 9246 BUD: 1/23/2017

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility - the firm is recalling select sterile drug products.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cantrell Drug Company
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7321 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207-4144

Distribution

Quantity
24,547 syringes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-11-18
FDA classified
2016-12-13
Posted by FDA
2016-12-21
Terminated
2020-04-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0200-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.