Metoclopramide Injection USP recall: Sterility Concern
Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Use Vial NDC 0703-4502-01), packaged in 25 x 2 mL Single-Use Vials per tray (NDC 0703-4502-04), Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618.
Why was Metoclopramide Injection USP recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: manufacturing areas for the recalled products exceeded acceptance levels for microbial recovery leading to a lack of sterility assurance for these sterile injectable products.
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 # 31325042B, exp. date 06/2021 31325336B, exp. date 07/2021 31326042B, exp. date 10/2021 31326137B, exp. date 11/2021 31326230B, exp. date 12/2021 31323816B, exp. date 02/2021
- Product
- Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Use Vial NDC 0703-4502-01), packaged in 25 x 2 mL Single-Use Vials per tray (NDC 0703-4502-04), Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618.
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- Quantity
- 29,357 vials
- Distribution
- Product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
- Recall date
- March 3, 2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)