November 2012 FDA Recall Propofol by Hospira Inc.
D-159-2013 - Presence of Particulate Matter
This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Hospira Inc. on November 15, 2012 for the product Propofol. The FDA reported the reason for recall as presence of particulate matter. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Recall Number: D-159-2013
Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate and particulate embedded in vials were observed during retain inspection.
11-15-2012
02-20-2013
273,925 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Hospira Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
02-27-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 50 mL Single patient infusion vial, 500 mg/50 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-33; c) 100 mL Single patient infusion vial, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-24; Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : a) 95-070-DJ, Exp 11/01/12; 04-584-DJ, 04-652-DJ, Exp 04/01/13; 05-718-DJ, Exp 05/01/13; 06-815-DJ, Exp 06/01/13; b) 04-525-DJ, 04-530-DJ, 04-641-DJ-04-646-DJ, Exp 04/01/13; c) 02-291-DJ, Exp 02/01/13; 05-725-DJ, 05-732-DJ, Exp 05/01/13; 07-925-DJ, Exp 07/01/13; 09-065-DJ, Exp 09/01/13; 10-129-DJ, 10-133-DJ, 10-148-DJ, Exp 10/01/13, Note lot number may be followed by 01.
