Etomidate Injection, USP 20 mg/10mL (2mg/mL) 10 mL Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc…
Reason Subpotent Drug.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for small black particles to be present in individual vials, the potential for missing lot number and/or expiry date on the outer carton and the potential for illegible/missing lot number and expiry on individual vials.
etomidate injection, USP, 2 mg/mL, packaged in a) 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL), 10 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 0069-0006-02), 10 x 10 mL vials per carton (NDC 0069-0006-01) and b) 40 mg/20 mL (2 mg/mL) 20 mL Single Dose Vials (NDC 0069-0006-04), 10 x 20 mL vials per carton (NDC 0069-0006-03), Rx only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs; Division of Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017.
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.
Reason Subpotent Drug.
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