Multi-event July 2022 FDA Recall Ativan by Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc. on July 11, 2022 for the product Ativan. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurities/degradation specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-1308-2022
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed for total related compounds during testing of retain samples.
07-11-2022
08-17-2022
301,400 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.
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 in the USA
09-14-2023
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Ativan Injection (lorazepam injection, USP), 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vials per carton, RX Only, Manufactured by West-Ward Eatontown, NJ 07724, Carton NDC# 0641-6001-25, Vial NDC# 0641-6001-01
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 060064Z, Exp. 06/2023
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1307-2022
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed for total related compounds during testing of retain samples.
07-11-2022
08-17-2022
4,739,000 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.
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 in the USA
09-14-2023
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Lorazepam Injection, USP, 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vials per carton, RX Only, Manufactured by West-Ward Eatontown, NJ 07724, Carton NDC# 0641-6044-25, Vial NDC# 0641-6044-01
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 060064, Exp. 06/2023, 070084, Exp. 07/2023, 070126, Exp. 07/2023, 080091, Exp. 08/2023, 080060, Exp. 08/2023
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1309-2022
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed for total related compounds during testing of retain samples.
07-11-2022
08-17-2022
713,550 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.
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 in the USA
09-14-2023
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Lorazepam Injection, USP, 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vial per carton, Rx Only, Novaplus, Manufactured by Hikma Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Carton NDC# 0641-6048-25, Vial NDC# 0641-6048-01
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 070088, exp. date 07/2023
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1310-2022
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed for total related compounds during testing of retain samples.
07-11-2022
08-17-2022
82,700 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.
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 in the USA
09-14-2023
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Lorazepam Injection, USP, 4mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vial per carton, Rx Only, Novaplus, Manufactured by Hikma Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Carton NDC# NDC# 0641-6045-25, Vial NDC# 0641-6045-01
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 070096, exp. date 07/2023
