FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-315-2013

Product

QUELICIN (succinylcholine chloride) Injection, USP, 200 mg (20 mg/mL) 10 mL, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, , NDC 0409-6629-02

Brand name
Quelicin
Generic name
Succinylcholine Chloride
Active ingredient
Succinylcholine Chloride
Route
Intramuscular, Intravenous
NDCs
0409-6629, 0409-6970
FDA application
NDA008845
Affected lot / code info
Lot 21-480-EV Exp.12/13

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, N/A, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579

Distribution

Quantity
139,200 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-02-26
FDA classified
2013-05-06
Posted by FDA
2013-05-15
Terminated
2014-11-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-315-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Quelicin · FDA Drug Recalls