August 2022 FDA Recall Propofol by Pfizer Inc.
D-1540-2022 - Presence of particulate matter
This Class I drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Pfizer Inc. on August 22, 2022 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-1540-2022
Presence of particulate matter
08-22-2022
09-21-2022
5,390 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.
Pfizer 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.
Press Release
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
USA Nationwide
06-30-2025
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
PROPOFOL Injectable Emulsion, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), packaged in 100 mL glass fliptop vial (NDC 0409-4699-54) further packaged in a tray of 10 vials (NDC Carton: 0409-4699-24), Rx only, Distributed by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : EA7470, Exp 6/1/2023
