FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0247-2015

Product

HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE INJECTION, 50 mg/mL, 1 mL vial, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173 NDC 63323-469-01

Brand name
Haloperidol Decanoate
Generic name
Haloperidol Decanoate
Active ingredient
Haloperidol Decanoate
Route
Intramuscular
NDCs
63323-469, 63323-471
FDA application
ANDA074893
Affected lot / code info
Lot 6105149, Exp.05/14; 6105696, Exp. 07/14; 6105836, Exp. 08/14; Lot 6106516, Exp. 12/14; Lot 6106837, Exp. 02/15

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Fresenius Kabi is recalling three lots of Haloperidol Decanoate Injection due to an out-of-specification result.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2020 N Ruby St, Melrose Park, Illinois 60160-1112

Distribution

Quantity
216,517 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-04-14
FDA classified
2014-11-13
Posted by FDA
2014-11-19
Terminated
2016-03-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0247-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.