US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 25, 2013 (14 years ago)

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 5 x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in vials was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain inspection.

What was recalled

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 5 x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 10 x 100 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), 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-223-2013

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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