Propofol Injectable Emulsion recall: Particulate Matter
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 5 x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 10 x 100 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-24; Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA.
Why was Propofol Injectable Emulsion recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in vials was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain inspection.
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?
a) Lot #: 06-804-DJ*, Exp 1JUN2013; and b) Lot #: 05-736-DJ*, Exp 1MAY2013; 09-066-DJ*, Exp 1SEP2013. *Note: the lot number may be followed by 01 or 02.
- Product
- Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 5 x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 10 x 100 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-24; Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA.
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- Quantity
- 68,020 vials
- Distribution
- Nationwide.
- Recall date
- April 3, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)