FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1540-2014

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

DOBUTamine Injection, USP, 250 mg per 20 mL, 20 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. NDC 0409-2344-02

Brand name
Dobutamine
Generic name
Dobutamine
Active ingredient
Dobutamine Hydrochloride
Route
Intravenous
NDC
0409-2344
FDA application
ANDA074086
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 27-352-DK; Exp 03/15

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Discolored solution due to a chip in the glass at the neck of the vial, also glass particulate was found within the solution.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
375 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2513

Distribution

Quantity
123,900 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-01-10
FDA classified
2014-08-18
Posted by FDA
2014-08-27
Terminated
2015-07-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1540-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.