Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Clonidine recalled?

Yes — there is an active recall. 4 ongoing FDA recalls mention Clonidine (92 total). Check the affected lots below.

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Clonidine. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Clonidine recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 92 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 17

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1491-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 1

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1490-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 7

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1486-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 20

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1483-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fentanyl 15

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1482-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Clonidine HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-596-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Hydromorphone/clonidine/bupivacaine 12 mg/600 mcg/0.2 mg/mL…

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. D-0088-2015
Class III · Low risk

Clonidine HCl Injection

Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength: The side label description incorrectly states "Each mL contains 500 mcg Clonidine Hydrochloride" instead of stating "Each mL contains 100 mcg Clonidine Hydrochloride".

Terminated Labeling / mix-up X-Gen Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 39822-2000-1 D-1444-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Clonidine HCL

cGMP Deviations: GYMA laboratories Inc. has recalled multiple Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients manufactured in Italy upon receipt of a Rapid Alert Notification issued by The Italian Medicines Agency due to lack of good manufacturing practices.

Terminated cGMP deviation Gyma Laboratories Of Amer,Inc D-0024-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Clonidine Base Micronized

cGMP Deviations: GYMA laboratories Inc. has recalled multiple Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients manufactured in Italy upon receipt of a Rapid Alert Notification issued by The Italian Medicines Agency due to lack of good manufacturing practices.

Terminated cGMP deviation Gyma Laboratories Of Amer,Inc NDC 12660-0503-01 D-0023-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Hydromorphone/Clonidine P. F. 120mg/1.3mcg/Ml Intrathecal 10 Ml

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1542-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Bupivacaine/Clonidine/Morphine/Ziconotide

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1473-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Bupivacaine/Clonidine/Morphine

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1472-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Bupivacaine/Clonidine/Hydromorphone

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1471-2012
Class II · Moderate risk

Baclofen/Bupivacaine/Clonidine/Morphine

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab D-1460-2012