FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0232-2024

Product

Vasostrict (vasopressin in 5% Dextrose) Injection, 20 units per 100 mL (0.2 units per mL), 100 mL x 10 Single Dose Vials per carton, Ready to Use, For Intravenous Infusion, Rx Only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977. NDC: 42023-237-10

Brand name
Vasostrict
Generic name
Vasopressin
Active ingredient
Vasopressin, Unspecified
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
42023-164, 42023-190, 42023-219, 42023-220, 42023-237, 42023-268
FDA application
NDA204485
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 66702; Exp. 02/2025

Why it was recalled

Superpotent Drug: Assay from the 3-month and 6-month stability intervals exceeded the upper specification limit.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
1721 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-01-11
FDA classified
2024-01-16
Posted by FDA
2024-01-24
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0232-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.