FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0741-2021

Product

Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2mL (5 mg/mL) 2 mL single-use vial, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618, NDC 0703-4502-01

Brand name
Metoclopramide
Generic name
Metoclopramide
Active ingredient
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDC
0703-4502
FDA application
ANDA073135
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 31326043B, exp. date 10/2021; 31326138B, exp. date 11/2021 31329399B, 31329539B, exp. date 08/2023; 31329599B, exp. date 09/2023

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
25,653 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-0741-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.