Propofol Injectable Emulsion recall: Particulate Matter
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, (10mg/mL), packaged in a) 200 mg/20 mL, 5 Units x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton (NDC 0409-4699-30); b) 1 g/100 mL, 10 Units x 100 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton (NDC 0409-4699-24); Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA.
Why was Propofol Injectable Emulsion recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was observed in a retention sample bottles identified as stainless steel
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) 03440DJ*, Exp 1MAR2013; b) 07947DJ, Exp 1JUL2013; 10134DJ, Exp 1OCT2013; Note: * the lot may be followed by 01.
- Product
- Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, (10mg/mL), packaged in a) 200 mg/20 mL, 5 Units x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton (NDC 0409-4699-30); b) 1 g/100 mL, 10 Units x 100 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton (NDC 0409-4699-24); Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA.
- Recalling firm
- Hospira, Inc.
- Quantity
- a) 36,125 vials; b) 31,280 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide.
- Recall date
- June 20, 2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)