FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0818-2016

Product

Haloperidol Decanoate Injection, 50 mg/mL, 1 mL vial, Rx Only. Fresenius Kabi USA LLC, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-469-01.

Brand name
Haloperidol Decanoate
Generic name
Haloperidol Decanoate
Active ingredient
Haloperidol Decanoate
Route
Intramuscular
NDCs
63323-469, 63323-471
FDA application
ANDA074893
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 6111080, Exp. 01/2017

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Firm is recalling product due to an impurity out-of-specification result.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Corporate Dr, N/A, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-8930

Distribution

Quantity
48,210 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-04-07
FDA classified
2016-04-11
Posted by FDA
2016-04-20
Terminated
2016-11-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0818-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.