FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0377-2021

Product

Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx Only, TEVA Parenteral Medicines, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618 NDC 0703-4502-04

Brand name
Metoclopramide
Generic name
Metoclopramide
Active ingredient
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDC
0703-4502
FDA application
ANDA073135
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 31325459B, exp. date 08/2021

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Manufacturer
Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
3,138/25 single use vials per tray
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-04-26
FDA classified
2021-05-14
Posted by FDA
2021-05-26
Terminated
2024-06-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0377-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.