FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1537-2020

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

Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg per 50 mL (4 mcg per mL), for intravenous infusion, preservative free, 50 mL Single Dose Bottle, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-671-05

Brand name
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride
Route
Intravenous
NDC
63323-671
FDA application
ANDA208129
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 6121853, Exp 05/2021; 6122207, Exp 06/2021

Why it was recalled

Cross Contamination with other products: trace amounts of lidocaine

Recalling firm

Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3 Corporate Dr, N/A, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-8930

Distribution

Quantity
25,100 bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-07-22
FDA classified
2020-08-21
Posted by FDA
2020-09-02
Terminated
2022-09-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1537-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.