Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Meperidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride in all strengths
Reason Lack of sterility assurance.
Demerol
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Labeling; Missing label; ampoules are missing the immediate container label
What was recalled
Demerol, meperidine HCL Inj. USP, 25 mg/0.5 mL (50 mg/mL), 0.5 mL ampoules, Rx only, NDC 0409-1203-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL.
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- NDC code
- 0409-1203-01
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1226-2014
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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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Meperidine HCl all strengths
Reason Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Products may contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Meperidine 100mg/ml MDV
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes.
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