FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1446-2012

Product

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083%, 2.5 mg/3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials, 60-count (60 x 3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials) per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: nephron pharmaceuticals corporation, Orlando, FL 32811, NDC 0487-9501-60.

Brand name
Albuterol Sulfate
Generic name
Albuterol Sulfate
Active ingredient
Albuterol Sulfate
Route
Respiratory (inhalation)
NDC
0487-9501
FDA application
ANDA074880
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: A0654A, Exp 07/12; A0A62A, Exp 10/12

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Manufacturer
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4121 SW 34th St, Orlando, Florida 32811-6475

Distribution

Quantity
56,028 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2011-06-22
FDA classified
2012-08-09
Posted by FDA
2012-08-15
Terminated
2012-11-15
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1446-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.