FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-932-2013

Product

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), packaged in 5 Units x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 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 #: 24-461-DJ*, Exp 12/14; 26-543-DJ*, Exp 02/15; 27-555-DJ*, 27-559-DJ*, Exp 03/15; *lot number may be followed by 01

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in the glass vial was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain sample 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
283,150 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-08-14
FDA classified
2013-09-09
Posted by FDA
2013-09-18
Terminated
2014-09-18
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-932-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.