US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 11, 2012 (14 years ago)

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, (10mg/mL), packaged in a) 200 mg/20 mL, 5 Units x 20 mL…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: A single visible particulate was observed in a retention sample bottles identified as stainless steel

What was recalled

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, (10mg/mL), packaged in a) 200 mg/20 mL, 5 Units x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton (NDC 0409-4699-30); b) 1 g/100 mL, 10 Units x 100 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton (NDC 0409-4699-24); Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA.

Recalling firm
Hospira, Inc.
NDC code
0409-4699-30
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1382-2012

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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