FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1666-2012

Product

Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, FOR ORAL INHALATION ONLY - For use with Ventolin HFA actuator only. Net. wt. 18 g Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Reasearch Triangle Park, NC 27709 NDC 0173-0682-20

Brand name
Ventolin
Generic name
Albuterol Sulfate
Active ingredient
Albuterol Sulfate
Route
Respiratory (inhalation)
NDC
0173-0682
FDA application
NDA020983
Affected lot / code info
Lot 1ZP7355 Exp. 01/13, 1ZP7749 Exp. 01/13, 1ZP8141 Exp. 01/13, 1ZP8147 Exp. 01/13, 1ZP7729 Exp. 01/13, 1ZP0414 Exp. 03/13, 1ZP0464 Exp. 03/13, 1ZP0570 Exp. 03/13, 1ZP0576 Exp. 03/13, 1ZP0919 Exp. 03/13, 2ZP4959 Exp. 04/13, 2ZP4966 Exp. 04/13

Why it was recalled

Does Not Deliver Proper Metered Dose: Potential content of albuterol per dose is below specification.

Recalling firm

Firm
GlaxoSmithKline Inc
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1011 North Arendell Ave, P.O. Box 1217, Zebulon, North Carolina 27597-1217

Distribution

Quantity
1,412,566 inhalers
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-07-26
FDA classified
2012-08-28
Posted by FDA
2012-09-05
Terminated
2014-09-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1666-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.