US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 24, 2016 (10 years ago)

Phenylephrine HCI Injection, USP, 10mg/mL, packaged in a) 5 mL Vial, 50 mg/5 mL (NDC…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: a recent FDA inspection at the manufacturing firm raised concerns that product sterility may be compromised.

What was recalled

Phenylephrine HCI Injection, USP, 10mg/mL, packaged in a) 5 mL Vial, 50 mg/5 mL (NDC 66758-016-03), 25 x 5 mL Vials per carton (NDC 66758-016-04) and b) 10 mL Vials, 100 mg/10 mL (NDC 66758-017-01), Rx only, Manufactured for: Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.

Recalling firm
Sandoz Inc
NDC code
66758-016-03
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1514-2016

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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