FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1308-2022

Product

Ativan Injection (lorazepam injection, USP), 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vials per carton, RX Only, Manufactured by West-Ward Eatontown, NJ 07724, Carton NDC# 0641-6001-25, Vial NDC# 0641-6001-01

Brand name
Ativan
Generic name
Lorazepam
Active ingredient
Lorazepam
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
0641-6000, 0641-6003, 0641-6002, 0641-6001
FDA application
NDA018140
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 060064Z, Exp. 06/2023

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed for total related compounds during testing of retain samples.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2 Esterbrook Ln, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003-4002

Distribution

Quantity
301,400 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-07-11
FDA classified
2022-08-05
Posted by FDA
2022-08-17
Terminated
2023-09-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1308-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Ativan · FDA Drug Recalls