FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0576-2018

Product

Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 100 mg/ 20 mL (5 mg/mL), 20 mL Multidose Vial, Rx only, labeled as a) Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-2267-20; and b) NOVAPLUS, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-2267-25.

Brand name
Labetalol Hydrochloride
Generic name
Labetalol Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Labetalol Hydrochloride
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-0125, 0409-2267
FDA application
ANDA075240
Affected lot / code info
Lots: a) 74370DD, Exp 1FEB2019; 75035DD, 75115DD, Exp 1MAR2019; b) 74230DD, Exp 1FEB2019

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: Cracked glass at the rim surface of glass vials, covered by the stopper and crimp seal.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc. A Pfizer Company
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1776 Centennial Dr, N/A, Mcpherson, Kansas 67460-9301

Distribution

Quantity
a) 137,975 vials; b) 40,143 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-02-20
FDA classified
2018-03-02
Posted by FDA
2018-03-14
Terminated
2020-04-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0576-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Labetalol Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls