FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1685-2012

Product

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 50 mL Single patient infusion vial, 500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-33; c) 100 mL Single patient infusion vial, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-24; Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA

Brand name
Propofol
Generic name
Propofol
Active ingredient
Propofol
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-4699, 0409-6010
FDA application
ANDA077908
Affected lot / code info
Lot No: a) 93-857-DJ, 93-896-DJ, Exp 1SEP2012; 04-515-DJ, Exp 1APR2013; 06-802-DJ, Exp 1JUN2013; b) 01-175-DJ, Exp 1JAN2013; 04-565-DJ, Exp 1APR2013; c) 03-388-DJ, Exp 1MAR2013; The lot number may be followed by 01 or 02

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was observed and confirmed in sample bottles of the recalled lots during retain inspection.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hospira Inc.
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
275 N Field Dr, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Quantity
148,630 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-08-29
FDA classified
2012-09-21
Posted by FDA
2012-10-03
Terminated
2013-08-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1685-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Propofol · FDA Drug Recalls