Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Meperidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride in all strengths, all doses, and all packaging.
Reason Lack of sterility assurance.
Meperidine 100mg/ml MDV, 5ml 90 day expiration,
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes.
What was recalled
Meperidine 100mg/ml MDV, 5ml 90 day expiration,
- Recalling firm
- Nora Apothecary and Alternative Therapies, Inc.
- Origin
- IN, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-494-2013
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
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Class III · Low risk Terminated
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…
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