FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0245-2021

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg per mL, packaged in 1 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 63323-162-00); 25 x 1 mL Single Dose Vials per tray (NDC 63323-162-01); For IM or IV use, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

Brand name
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Generic name
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Active ingredient
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
63323-161, 63323-162
FDA application
ANDA075784
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 6121083, Exp 2/2021

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter - found in reserve sample vials at the firm.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Corporate Dr, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-8930

Distribution

Quantity
945,425 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-12-23
FDA classified
2021-01-27
Posted by FDA
2021-02-03
Terminated
2023-06-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0245-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class I recall: Ketorolac Tromethamine · FDA Drug Recalls