FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1444-2014

Product

Clonidine HCl Injection, 1000 mcg/10 mL (100 mcg/mL),10 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: X-Gen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Big Flats, NY 14814, NDC 39822-2000-1.

Brand name
Clonidine
Generic name
Clonidine
Active ingredient
Clonidine Hydrochloride
Route
Epidural
NDCs
39822-2000, 39822-2010
FDA application
ANDA203167
Affected lot / code info
Lot: PLNB1412, Exp 12/15

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength: The side label description incorrectly states "Each mL contains 500 mcg Clonidine Hydrochloride" instead of stating "Each mL contains 100 mcg Clonidine Hydrochloride".

Recalling firm

Firm
X-Gen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
300 Daniel Zenker Drive, Horseheads, New York 14845-1014

Distribution

Quantity
8,356 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-07-17
FDA classified
2014-07-18
Posted by FDA
2014-07-30
Terminated
2015-10-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1444-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.