Multi-event October 2014 FDA Recall Vancomycin Hydrochloride by Hospira Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Hospira Inc. on October 6, 2014 for the product Vancomycin Hydrochloride. The FDA reported the reason for recall as temperature abuse. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0390-2015
Temperature Abuse: Products experienced uncontrolled temperature excursions during transit.
10-06-2014
02-25-2015
90,600 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.
Telephone
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Distribution limited to one shipment to The Harvard Drug Group, Livonia, MI for the lots of Vancomycin 500 mg, Ketorolac tromethamine 60 mg/2 mL (30 mg/mL), and Propofol 1% 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), these lots remained within the control of the distributor and were not further distributed. Distribution was Nationwide for the Vancomycin 1 g product.
12-15-2016
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, 1 g Sterile Powder per Fliptop Vial, packaged in 10 Units per carton, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6533-01.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 35-315-DD; Exp 1NOV2015
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0388-2015
Temperature Abuse: Products experienced uncontrolled temperature excursions during transit.
10-06-2014
02-25-2015
100 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.
Telephone
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Distribution limited to one shipment to The Harvard Drug Group, Livonia, MI for the lots of Vancomycin 500 mg, Ketorolac tromethamine 60 mg/2 mL (30 mg/mL), and Propofol 1% 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), these lots remained within the control of the distributor and were not further distributed. Distribution was Nationwide for the Vancomycin 1 g product.
12-15-2016
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Ketorolac Tromethamine Inj., USP, 60 mg (30 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial, packaged in 25 Units per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-3796-01.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# One shipment of
Lot# : 34-540-DK; Exp 1OCT2015 to The Harvard Drug Group, Livonia, MI
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0389-2015
Temperature Abuse: Products experienced uncontrolled temperature excursions during transit.
10-06-2014
02-25-2015
2,500 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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.
Telephone
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Distribution limited to one shipment to The Harvard Drug Group, Livonia, MI for the lots of Vancomycin 500 mg, Ketorolac tromethamine 60 mg/2 mL (30 mg/mL), and Propofol 1% 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), these lots remained within the control of the distributor and were not further distributed. Distribution was Nationwide for the Vancomycin 1 g product.
12-15-2016
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), 20 mL Single patient infusion vials, packaged in 5 Units per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# One shipment of
Lot# : 33-750-DJ; Exp 1SEP2015 to The Harvard Drug Group, Livonia, MI
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0387-2015
Temperature Abuse: Products experienced uncontrolled temperature excursions during transit.
10-06-2014
02-25-2015
200 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.
Telephone
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Distribution limited to one shipment to The Harvard Drug Group, Livonia, MI for the lots of Vancomycin 500 mg, Ketorolac tromethamine 60 mg/2 mL (30 mg/mL), and Propofol 1% 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), these lots remained within the control of the distributor and were not further distributed. Distribution was Nationwide for the Vancomycin 1 g product.
12-15-2016
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, 500 mg Sterile Powder per Fliptop Vial, packaged in 10 Units per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4332-01.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# One shipment of
Lot# : 34-366-8E02; Exp 1OCT2015 to The Harvard Drug Group, Livonia, MI
