Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported September 4, 2013
Lack of assurance of sterility: ineffective crimp on fliptop vials that may result in leaking at the neck of the vials.
Hospira Inc. recalled Diazepam Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, 10 mL, Multiple-dose Sterile Non-pyrogenic, Fliptop Via… - a moderate-severity action.
Diazepam Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, 10 mL, Multiple-dose Sterile Non-pyrogenic, Fliptop Via… was recalled by Hospira Inc. in September 4, 2013. Reason: Lack of assurance of sterility: ineffective crimp on fliptop vials that may result in leaking at the neck of …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-927-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Hospira Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Lack of assurance of sterility: ineffective crimp on fliptop vials that may result in leaking at the neck of ….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-927-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-927-2013) was formally reported on September 4, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 16, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Hospira Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lake Forest, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 72,300 vials.
The documented reason for this recall is: Lack of assurance of sterility: ineffective crimp on fliptop vials that may result in leaking at the neck of the vials. 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 - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
72,300 vials
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Diazepam Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, 10 mL, Multiple-dose Sterile Non-pyrogenic, Fliptop Vial, C-IV, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA, NDC 0409-3213-12
Lack of assurance of sterility: ineffective crimp on fliptop vials that may result in leaking at the neck of the vials.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-927-2013 |
| Date reported | September 4, 2013 |
| Date initiated | August 16, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc. |
| Firm location | Lake Forest, IL |
| Affected scope | 72,300 vials |
| Distribution | Nationwide and Puerto Rico |
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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