FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1568-2014

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

Atropine Sulfate 0.4 mg/ml Injection, USP, Total Dosage 0.8 mg per 2 mL, 3 mL pre-filled syringe, Rx Only. Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 14450 Getz Road, Noblesville, IN. NDC: 45183-0105-78.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: E0333282R; Exp: 7/13/2014

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
5 Syringes
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-1568-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.