FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0658-2020

Product

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 60 mg/2 mL (30 mg/mL), packaged in 2 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 0641-6043-01), 25 vials/shelf-pack (NDC 0641-6043-25), For IM Use Only, Rx only, Manufactured by: WEST-WARD Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA.

Brand name
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Generic name
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Active ingredient
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
0641-6041, 0641-6043, 0641-6042
FDA application
ANDA075772
Affected lot / code info
038368, Exp. Mar 2020; 058314, Exp. May 2020; 078305, 078307, Exp. July 2020; 118362 Exp. Nov 2020

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: particles identified as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)

Recalling firm

Firm
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2 Esterbrook Ln, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003-4002

Distribution

Quantity
25,817 shelf packs/25 vials per pack
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-12-17
FDA classified
2020-03-02
Posted by FDA
2020-01-22
Terminated
2021-06-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0658-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.