FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1566-2014

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

Midazolam HCl 1 mg/ml in 0.9% Sodium Chloride in 50 mL and 100 mL IV bag, Rx Only. Labeled A) 50 mL, Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 14450 Getz Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060. NDC#: 45183-0989-41. B) 100 mL, Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, 14450 Getz Rd., Noblesville, IN 888-660-6715. NDC#: 45183-0796-48.

Affected lot / code info
A) Lot #: E21294DK1C; Exp Date: 05/22/2014 B) Lot #: E21294DK3C; Exp Date: 06/08/2014

Why it was recalled

Incorrect/ Undeclared Excipient: Contains undeclared benzyl alcohol.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
14450 Getz Rd, N/A, Noblesville, Indiana 46060-3303

Distribution

Quantity
10/50 mL bags, 40/100 mL bags
Distribution pattern
United States: TX, IL, MD, IN

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-04-21
FDA classified
2014-08-26
Posted by FDA
2014-09-03
Terminated
2014-12-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1566-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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