Reported Jan 29, 2014 · Terminated

Propofol Injectible Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, packaged in 5 Units x 20…

Hospira Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Hospira Inc. · 275 N Field Dr · Lake Forest, IL · 60045-2579

Is this the product you have?

  • Propofol Injectible Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, packaged in 5 Units x 20 mL per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30.
Lot codes and dates
    • Lot #: 27-568-DJ*
    • Exp 03/15
    • Note * may be followed by 01
Amount recalled
126,425 vials

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass defect located on the interior neck of the vial identified glass surface abrasions and visible embedded particulate matter which could result in the potential for small glass flakes or embedded metal particulate to become dislodged into the solution.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA drug enforcement) notice

Notice updated Oct 16, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:34 PM UTC

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