Recall Enforment Report D-1666-2012

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by GlaxoSmithKline Inc, originally initiated on 07-26-2012 for the product Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, FOR ORAL INHALATION ONLY - For use with Ventolin HFA actuator only. Net. wt. 18 g Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Reasearch Triangle Park, NC 27709 NDC 0173-0682-20 The product was recalled due to does not deliver proper metered dose: potential content of albuterol per dose is below specification.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	62799 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-1666-2012 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 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	Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, FOR ORAL INHALATION ONLY - For use with Ventolin HFA actuator only. Net. wt. 18 g Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Reasearch Triangle Park, NC 27709 NDC 0173-0682-20
Reason For Recall	Does Not Deliver Proper Metered Dose: Potential content of albuterol per dose is below specification. What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	1,412,566 inhalers 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	09-05-2012
Recall Initiation Date	07-26-2012 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date	09-04-2014 What is the Date Terminated? The date that FDA terminated the recall.
Initial Firm Notification	Letter 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	GlaxoSmithKline Inc
Code Info	Lot 1ZP7355 Exp. 01/13, 1ZP7749 Exp. 01/13, 1ZP8141 Exp. 01/13, 1ZP8147 Exp. 01/13, 1ZP7729 Exp. 01/13, 1ZP0414 Exp. 03/13, 1ZP0464 Exp. 03/13, 1ZP0570 Exp. 03/13, 1ZP0576 Exp. 03/13, 1ZP0919 Exp. 03/13, 2ZP4959 Exp. 04/13, 2ZP4966 Exp. 04/13 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	0173-0682-20; 0173-0682-24
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