Multi-event December 2019 FDA Recall Ketorolac Tromethamine by Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc. on December 17, 2019 for the product Ketorolac Tromethamine. The FDA reported the reason for recall as presence of particulate matter. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0658-2020
Presence of Particulate Matter: particles identified as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
12-17-2019
01-22-2020
25,817 shelf packs/25 vials per pack
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.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA 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 within the United States
06-09-2021
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 60 mg/2 mL (30 mg/mL), packaged in 2 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 0641-6043-01), 25 vials/shelf-pack (NDC 0641-6043-25), For IM Use Only, Rx only, Manufactured by: WEST-WARD Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 038368, Exp. Mar 2020; 058314, Exp. May 2020; 078305, 078307, Exp. July 2020; 118362 Exp. Nov 2020
Recall Number: D-0864-2020
Presence of Particulate Matter: particles identified as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
12-17-2019
01-22-2020
101,710 25 vials/shelf-pack
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.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA 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 within the United States
06-09-2021
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30 mg/mL, packaged in 1 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 0641-6042-01), 25 vials/shelf-pack (NDC 0641-6042-25), For IV or IM Use Only, Rx only, Manufactured by: WEST-WARD Eatontown, NJ 07724 USA.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 038366, Exp. Date Mar 2020; 048365, 048367, Exp. Date Apr 2020; 078301, 078303, Exp. Date July 2020; 118358, Exp. Date Nov 2020; 029353, Exp. Date Feb 2021; 019413, Exp. Date Jan 2021
