FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1081-2017

Product

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL), 50 mL Single Dose Vial per Carton, 100 vials per case. Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC: 0409-2634-50

Brand name
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
Generic name
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous
NDC
0409-2634
FDA application
ANDA078591
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 56260DD, Exp. 01AUG2017

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone oil

Recalling firm

Firm
HOSPIRA INC, LAKE FOREST
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
275 NORTH FOREST DRIVE, N/A, LAKE FOREST, Illinois 60045

Distribution

Quantity
9,009 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-07-26
FDA classified
2017-08-09
Posted by FDA
2017-08-16
Terminated
2018-05-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1081-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.