Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported April 16, 2014
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 …
Agila Specialties Private Ltd. recalled etomidate injection, USP, 2 mg/mL, packaged in a) 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL), 10 mL Single Dos… — a moderate-severity action.
etomidate injection, USP, 2 mg/mL, packaged in a) 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL), 10 mL Single Dos… was recalled by Agila Specialties Private Ltd. in April 16, 2014. Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for small black particles to be present in individual vials, the po…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1225-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Agila Specialties Private Ltd. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall — Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for small black particles to be present in individual vials, the po….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1225-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-1225-2014) was formally reported on April 16, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 14, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Agila Specialties Private Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bangalore, Karnataka, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 7919 cartons.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide and Puerto Rico. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category — 14,048 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
7919 cartons
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
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.
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1225-2014 |
| Date reported | April 16, 2014 |
| Date initiated | February 14, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Agila Specialties Private Ltd. |
| Firm location | Bangalore, Karnataka, N/A |
| Affected scope | 7919 cartons |
| Distribution | Nationwide and Puerto Rico |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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