FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0381-2015

Product

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL, (10mg/mL), 20 mL, Single patient infusion vial, Contains Benzyl Alcohol, For I.V. Administration, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30

Brand name
Propofol
Generic name
Propofol
Active ingredient
Propofol
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-4699, 0409-6010
FDA application
ANDA077908
Affected lot / code info
Lot 35-844-DJ, Exp 11/01/2015

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: The firm received a complaint of an embedded particulate in the neck of one vial composed primarily of iron.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
375 N Field Dr, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2513

Distribution

Quantity
126,075 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-12-23
FDA classified
2015-01-27
Posted by FDA
2015-02-04
Terminated
2015-07-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0381-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.