FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0319-2019

Product

Omnipaque (iohexol) Injection, 180mgI/mL, 20 mL Single-Dose Vial, packaged in 10 x 20 mL Vials per carton, Rx only, Distributed by GE Healthcare Inc., Marlborough, MA 01752 U.S.A.; Manufactured by GE Healthcare AS, Oslo, Norway; NDC 0407-1411-20.

Brand name
Omnipaque
Generic name
Iohexol
Active ingredient
Iohexol
Route
Intravascular, Intravenous
NDCs
0407-1401, 0407-1411, 0407-1412, 0407-1413, 0407-1414, 0407-1415, 0407-1416
FDA application
NDA018956
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 14301544, Exp 21Sep21

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: vial defect was identified that could potentially impact the container closure and result in a lack of sterility assurance and/or the potential for glass particles.

Recalling firm

Firm
GE Healthcare Inc. Life Sciences
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
100 Results Way, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752-3078

Distribution

Quantity
1092 cartons
Distribution pattern
TN

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-10-29
FDA classified
2018-12-14
Posted by FDA
2018-12-26
Terminated
2023-10-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0319-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.