FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1296-2020

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg per mL, packaged in 1 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 63323-162-00); 25 x 1 mL Single Dose Vials per tray (NDC 63323-162-01); For IM or IV use, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

Brand name
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Generic name
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Active ingredient
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
63323-161, 63323-162
FDA application
ANDA075784
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 6118737, 6118902, Exp 04/2020; 6119052, Exp 05/2020; 6119752, Exp 08/2020; 6122349, Exp 07/2021; 6122538, Exp 09/2021

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter - found in reserve sample vials at the firm.

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Corporate Dr, N/A, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-8930

Distribution

Quantity
5,314,400 vials
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-04-20
FDA classified
2020-06-08
Posted by FDA
2020-06-17
Terminated
2023-10-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1296-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.