FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1424-2014

Product

Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 100 mg/20 mL (5 mg/mL), 20 mL Multidose Vial, packaged 50/20 mL glass vials/carton, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 --- NDC 0409-2267-20

Brand name
Labetalol Hydrochloride
Generic name
Labetalol Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Labetalol Hydrochloride
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-0125, 0409-2267
FDA application
ANDA075240
Affected lot / code info
Lot 36225DD, exp 12/01/2015

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter; metal embedded in the glass vial and visible particles floating in the solution

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
45,448 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-05-16
FDA classified
2014-07-08
Posted by FDA
2014-07-16
Terminated
2017-03-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1424-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.