Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection, Solution
FDA Recall NDC 63323-671

FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status

Active & Historical Enforcement Reports

The FDA has identified 2 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride (NDC 63323-671). A significant event, classified as Class I, was initiated on Nov 17, 2020 by Fresenius Kabi Usa, Llc. The reported reason for this action was: "Cross Contamination with other products: trace amounts of lidocaine"

This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.

Reported Recall Events

November 2020 Class I Recall: Cross Contamination with other products

Recall Number
Class I Terminated
Reason for Recall
Cross Contamination with other products: trace amounts of lidocaine
Initiated
Nov 17, 2020
Reported
Dec 16, 2020
Quantity
13,525 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
86766
Classification
Class I
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
USA Nationwide
Termination Date
Sep 12, 2022
Product Description
Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg / 50 mL (4 mcg / mL), 50 mL Single Dose Bottle, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-671-05
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 6123925
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
63323-671-02Product
63323-671-20Product
63323-671-05Product
63323-671-50Product
63323-671-01Product
63323-671-00Product

July 2020 Class I Recall: Cross Contamination with other products

Recall Number
Class I Terminated
Reason for Recall
Cross Contamination with other products: trace amounts of lidocaine
Initiated
Jul 22, 2020
Reported
Sep 02, 2020
Quantity
25,100 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
86095
Classification
Class I
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide
Termination Date
Sep 12, 2022
Product Description
Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 200 mcg per 50 mL (4 mcg per mL), for intravenous infusion, preservative free, 50 mL Single Dose Bottle, Rx only, Fresenius Kabi Lake Zurich, IL 60047, NDC 63323-671-05
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 6121853, Exp 05/2021; 6122207, Exp 06/2021
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
63323-671-02Product
63323-671-20Product
63323-671-05Product
63323-671-50Product
63323-671-01Product
63323-671-00Product

About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports

FDA recall data documents classified recall actions associated with a product. Most recalls are limited to specific lots, batches, or package configurations rather than every unit of a drug.

If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.