FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1672-2012

Product

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), 100 ml Single patient infusion vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-4699-24

Brand name
Propofol
Generic name
Propofol
Active ingredient
Propofol
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-4699, 0409-6010
FDA application
ANDA077908
Affected lot / code info
07-893-DJ, exp. 7/2013, 10-123-DJ, 10-125-DJ, exp. 10/2013

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain inspection.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
56,420 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-08-03
FDA classified
2012-08-30
Posted by FDA
2012-09-05
Terminated
2014-05-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1672-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.