Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported September 18, 2013
Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in the glass vial was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain sample inspection.
Hospira Inc. recalled Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), packaged in 5 Units x 20 mL Si… - a moderate-severity action.
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), packaged in 5 Units x 20 mL Si… was recalled by Hospira Inc. in September 18, 2013. Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in the glass vial was observed and confirmed in …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-932-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Hospira Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in the glass vial was observed and confirmed in ….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-932-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-932-2013) was formally reported on September 18, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 14, 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 283,150 vials.
The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in the glass vial was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain sample inspection. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. 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 - 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 - 40,322 medical devices 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
283,150 vials
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), packaged in 5 Units x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30
Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in the glass vial was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain sample inspection.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-932-2013 |
| Date reported | September 18, 2013 |
| Date initiated | August 14, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Hospira Inc. |
| Firm location | Lake Forest, IL |
| Affected scope | 283,150 vials |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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