FDAClass IISeptember 28, 2016

Phenylephrine HCI Injection recall: Sterility Concern

Phenylephrine HCI Injection, USP, 10mg/mL, packaged in a) 5 mL Vial, 50 mg/5 mL (NDC 66758-016-03), 25 x 5 mL Vials per carton (NDC 66758-016-04) and b) 10 mL Vials, 100 mg/10 mL (NDC 66758-017-01), Rx only, Manufactured for: Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.

Why was Phenylephrine HCI Injection recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: a recent FDA inspection at the manufacturing firm raised concerns that product sterility may be compromised.

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) 091914, Exp 09/16; b) 080114, Exp 08/16; 090414, 092614, Exp 09/16

Product
Phenylephrine HCI Injection, USP, 10mg/mL, packaged in a) 5 mL Vial, 50 mg/5 mL (NDC 66758-016-03), 25 x 5 mL Vials per carton (NDC 66758-016-04) and b) 10 mL Vials, 100 mg/10 mL (NDC 66758-017-01), Rx only, Manufactured for: Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.
Recalling firm
Sandoz Inc
Quantity
a) 1,584 cartons; b) 62,170 vials
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall date
September 28, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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