Recall Enforment Report D-1446-2012

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp., originally initiated on 06-22-2011 for the product Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083%, 2.5 mg/3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials, 60-count (60 x 3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials) per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: nephron pharmaceuticals corporation, Orlando, FL 32811, NDC 0487-9501-60. The product was recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 62604 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-1446-2012 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".
Distribution Pattern Nationwide and Puerto Rico What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.
Product Description Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083%, 2.5 mg/3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials, 60-count (60 x 3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials) per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: nephron pharmaceuticals corporation, Orlando, FL 32811, NDC 0487-9501-60.
Reason For Recall Lack of Assurance of Sterility What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 56,028 cartons Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall.
Voluntary Mandated Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.
Report Date 08-15-2012
Recall Initiation Date 06-22-2011 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date 11-15-2012 What is the Date Terminated?
The date that FDA terminated the recall.
Initial Firm Notification Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.
Product Type Drugs
Recalling Firm Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Code Info Lot #: A0654A, Exp 07/12; A0A62A, Exp 10/12 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.
Recalled NDC Packages 0487-9501-25; 0487-9501-03; 0487-9501-60; 0487-9501-01
Status Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard.

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
0487-9501Albuterol Sulfate Albuterol SulfateSolutionRespiratory (inhalation)Nephron Pharmaceuticals CorporationHuman Prescription Drug