FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-297-2013

Product

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30.

Brand name
Propofol
Generic name
Propofol
Active ingredient
Propofol
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
0409-4699, 0409-6010
FDA application
ANDA077908
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 11-185-DJ*, 11-196-DJ*, Exp 1NOV2013; * may be followed by 01 or 02

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was identified during a retain sample inspection.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
245,250 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-04-08
FDA classified
2013-04-24
Posted by FDA
2013-05-01
Terminated
2014-11-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-297-2013. 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