FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1697-2012

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

Vecuronium Bromide for Injection, For IV use only, 20 mg per vial, 10 x 10 mg Vials, lyophilized powder per carton, Rx Only, Mfr. By: Ben Venue Laboratories, Bedford, OH 44146: Mfg for: Bedford Labs, Bedford, OH 44146, NDC 55390-039-10.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #2067134 Exp 5/31/2013, NDC 55390-039-10

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter

Recalling firm

Firm
Ben Venue Laboratories Inc
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
300 Northfield Rd, N/A, Bedford, Ohio 44146

Distribution

Quantity
797 boxes/10/20 mg vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-06-26
FDA classified
2012-09-26
Posted by FDA
2012-10-03
Terminated
2014-02-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1697-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.