Multi-event December 2023 FDA Recall Atropine Sulfate by Pfizer Inc.
This Multi-event Class I drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Pfizer Inc. on December 21, 2023 for the product Atropine Sulfate. The FDA reported the reason for recall as presence of particulate matter; identified as glass. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0233-2024
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as glass
12-21-2023
01-24-2024
34000 Cartons
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.
Ongoing
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 5 mEq/10 mL (0.5 mEq/mL), Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, For Intravenous Use, Rx Only, 10 mL Syringe per Carton, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forst, IL 60045, NDC 0409-5534-24 (carton), 0409-5534-14 (case).
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot GX1542, Exp. 01/01/2025
Recall Number: D-0234-2024
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as glass
12-21-2023
01-24-2024
21200 Cartons
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.
Ongoing
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
8.4 % Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL), Lifeshield, Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, Rx Only, 50 mL Syringe per Carton, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6637-24 (carton), 0409-6637-14 (case).
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot HA7295, EXP 03/01/2025
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0235-2024
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as glass
12-21-2023
01-24-2024
24400 Cartons
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.
Ongoing
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Atropine Sulfate Injection, USP 1 mg/10 mL (0.1 mg/mL), Lifeshield, Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, Rx Only, 10 mL Syringe per Carton, Hospira, Inc., Lake FOrest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4911-11 (carton), 0409-4911-34 (case).
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot GY2496, Exp 02/01/2025
