FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0421-2015

Product

Haloperidol Decanoate Injection, 100 mg/mL, For Intra Muscular Use Only, 1 mL single dose vials (NDC 67457-409-00) packaged in cartons of five (NDC 67457-409-13), Rx only, Manufactured in India for: Mylan Institutional LLC Rockford, IL 61103

Brand name
Haloperidol Decanoate
Generic name
Haloperidol Decanoate
Active ingredient
Haloperidol Decanoate
Route
Intramuscular
NDCs
67457-409, 67457-410, 67457-382, 67457-381
FDA application
ANDA075440
Affected lot / code info
Lot 7602281, Exp 4/16; Lot 7602283, Exp 4/16

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; due to leaking vials

Recalling firm

Firm
Mylan Institutional LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4901 Hiawatha Dr, Rockford, Illinois 61103-1287

Distribution

Quantity
11,030 cartons (55,150 vials)
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-02-18
FDA classified
2015-03-23
Posted by FDA
2015-04-01
Terminated
2017-02-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0421-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.