FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1033-2014

Product

Propofol Injectible Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, packaged in 5 Units x 20 mL per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30.

Brand name
Propofol
Generic name
Propofol
Active ingredient
Propofol
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-4699, 0409-6010
FDA application
ANDA077908
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 27-568-DJ*, Exp 03/15, Note * may be followed by 01

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass defect located on the interior neck of the vial identified glass surface abrasions and visible embedded particulate matter which could result in the potential for small glass flakes or embedded metal particulate to become dislodged into the solution.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
275 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Quantity
126,425 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-12-12
FDA classified
2014-01-23
Posted by FDA
2014-01-29
Terminated
2014-10-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1033-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.