January 2013 FDA Recall Furosemide by Hospira, Inc.
D-169-2013 - Lack of Assurance of Sterility; possible loose crimp applied to fliptop vial
This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Hospira, Inc. on January 10, 2013 for the product Furosemide. The FDA reported the reason for recall as lack of assurance of sterility; possible loose crimp applied to fliptop vial. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Recall Number: D-169-2013
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; possible loose crimp applied to fliptop vial
01-10-2013
03-06-2013
63,900 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
10-08-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Furosemide Injection USP (10 mg/mL), 4 mL in 5 mL Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 0409-6102-04
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 18-099-DK
