FDAClass IIOctober 29, 2014

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection recall: Sterility Concern

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, Rx only, packaged in a) 1 mL Single-dose Vial (NDC 0703-0110-01), packaged in 10 x 1 mL Single-dose Vials per carton (NDC 0703-0110-03); Mfd By: Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; Mfd For: Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618; and b) 1 mL Single-dose Vial, packaged in 10 x 1 mL Single-dose Vials per carton (NDC 0409-2634-01), Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Why was Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection recalled?

Lack Of Assurance Of Sterility: Confirmed customer complaints of glass product container vials that may be broken or cracked.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #: a) 260753F, 261403F, Exp 1FEB2015; 290153F, Exp 1MAY2015; b) 24-080-DD, Exp 1DEC2014; 25-475-DD, Exp 1JAN2015

Product
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, Rx only, packaged in a) 1 mL Single-dose Vial (NDC 0703-0110-01), packaged in 10 x 1 mL Single-dose Vials per carton (NDC 0703-0110-03); Mfd By: Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; Mfd For: Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618; and b) 1 mL Single-dose Vial, packaged in 10 x 1 mL Single-dose Vials per carton (NDC 0409-2634-01), Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.
Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Quantity
145,600 vials
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
October 29, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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