US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Apr 2, 2019 (7 years ago)

Remifentanil HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for manufacturing, processing or…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Unknown impurity above specification limits.

What was recalled

Remifentanil HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for manufacturing, processing or repackaging, 416.95 g glass container, Rx ONLY, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials, 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742.

Recalling firm
Johnson Matthey Inc.
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1252-2019

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.