Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
DOBUTamine Injection
Reason Discoloration; discolored solution from cracked vials
DOBUTamine in 5% Dextrose Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Confirmed report of leaking in the primary container.
What was recalled
DOBUTamine in 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 250 mg Total, 1000 mcg/mL 250 mL bag, Rx only, HOPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 NDC 0409-2346-32
- Recalling firm
- Hospira Inc.
- NDC code
- 0409-2346-32
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-502-2013
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
Dobutamine
Reason Lack of sterility assurance
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
DOBUTamine Injection
Reason Discoloration: Firm received complaints of product discoloration and particulates.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Dobutamine 2000 mcg/mL in a) D5W-500 mL
Reason Lack of Sterility Assurance.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
DOBUTAMINE HCL in D5W
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.
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