FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0739-2021

Product

Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection, USP 4 mg/4 mL, 4 mL single dose vials, packaged in 10 vial cartons (NDC 0703-1153-03) Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, vial NDC 0703-1153-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 31329045B, exp. date 07/2021; 31329077B, exp. date 08/2021; 31329312B, exp. date 09/2021

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
34,100 vials
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed Nationwide, including Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-07-29
FDA classified
2021-08-16
Posted by FDA
2021-08-25
Terminated
2024-06-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0739-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.