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FDA Drug recall · Reported June 14, 2023

Levsin injection (hyoscyamine sulfate injection, USP), 0.5 mg per ml in water for Injection, 1 ml Ampule (Box of 5 ampules), Rx Only, Distributed by: Meda pharmaceuticals Inc. (a Viatris company) Somerset New Jersey 00873-4120, NDC #0037-9001-05

CGMP Deviations: Discontinuation of the Quality program by manufacturer that would assure product meet the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that they are pu…

Recall #
D-0866-2023
Affected scope
2,736 boxes
Initiated
May 25, 2023
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Viatris Inc recalled Levsin injection (hyoscyamine sulfate injection, USP), 0.5 mg per ml in water for Injecti… - a moderate-severity action.

Levsin injection (hyoscyamine sulfate injection, USP), 0.5 mg per ml in water for Injecti… was recalled by Viatris Inc in June 14, 2023. Reason: CGMP Deviations: Discontinuation of the Quality program by manufacturer that would assure product meet the id…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0866-2023 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Viatris Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviations: Discontinuation of the Quality program by manufacturer that would assure product meet the id….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
June 14, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0866-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0866-2023) was formally reported on June 14, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 25, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Viatris Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Canonsburg, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,736 boxes.

The documented reason for this recall is: CGMP Deviations: Discontinuation of the Quality program by manufacturer that would assure product meet the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that they are purported or represented to possess. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was distributed to 10 distributors who may have further distribute the product to the retail level.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Drugs & Medications recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

2,736 boxes

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Levsin injection (hyoscyamine sulfate injection, USP), 0.5 mg per ml in water for Injection, 1 ml Ampule (Box of 5 ampules), Rx Only, Distributed by: Meda pharmaceuticals Inc. (a Viatris company) Somerset New Jersey 00873-4120, NDC #0037-9001-05

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviations: Discontinuation of the Quality program by manufacturer that would assure product meet the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that they are purported or represented to possess.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-0866-2023
Date reported June 14, 2023
Date initiated May 25, 2023
Recalling firm Viatris Inc
Firm location Canonsburg, PA
Affected scope 2,736 boxes
Distribution Product was distributed to 10 distributors who may have further distribute the product to the retail level.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Levsin injection (hyoscyamine sulfate injection, USP), 0.5 mg per ml in water for Injection, 1 ml Ampule (Box of 5 ampules), Rx Only, Distributed by: Meda pharmaceuticals Inc. (a Viatris company) Somerset New Jersey 00873-4120, NDC #0037-9001-05. Recalled by Viatris Inc. Units affected: 2,736 boxes.
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations: Discontinuation of the Quality program by manufacturer that would assure product meet the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that they are purported or represented to possess.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 14, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0866-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Product was distributed to 10 distributors who may have further distribute the product to the retail level..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0866-2023) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported June 14, 2023. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.