Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.5%, 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL*), 30x5 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials, Rx only, nephron 503B…
Reason Labelling: Illegible label
Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Defective Delivery System: Some canisters may not contain sufficient propellant to deliver the labeled claim of 200 actuations through the end of shelf life.
What was recalled
Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, Rx Only, For Oral Inhalation Only, Net Wt. 18 g, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, NDC 0173-0682-20
- Recalling firm
- GlaxoSmithKline, LLC
- NDC code
- 0173-0682-20
- Origin
- NC, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0519-2016
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
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Class III · Low risk Ongoing
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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
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Reason Defective delivery system
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution USP, 0.5 mg & 3mg/3mL unit-dose vials, packaged in carton…
Reason Short fill: Complaints received of less fill volume in respule and few drops of liquid observed in the intact pouch.
Class I · High risk Terminated
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg, 200 Metered Inhalation, net content 6.7 g canister packaged in a box, Rx only…
Reason Defective container: empty inhaler and leakage observed through the inhaler valve due to partially missing bottom seat (gasket).
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