FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-308-2013

Product

Preservative-Free MORPHINE Sulfate Injection, USP, 10 mg/10 mL (1 mg/mL) 10 mL vial, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA NDC 0409-3815-12

Brand name
Morphine Sulfate
Generic name
Morphine Sulfate
Active ingredient
Morphine Sulfate
Route
Epidural, Intrathecal, Intravenous
NDCs
0409-3814, 0409-3815
FDA application
ANDA073509
Affected lot / code info
Lot 15-065-DK, Exp 1SEP2013

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Loose crimp applied to the fliptop vial

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
26,100 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-08-28
FDA classified
2013-05-01
Posted by FDA
2013-05-08
Terminated
2014-09-18
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-308-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.