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Class III · Low risk Ongoing Initiated Oct 9, 2025 (12 months ago)

Ketamine Hydrochloride

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date

Cause type: Labeling / mix-up

Wrong label, wrong strength, mixed-up products, or packaging errors. One of the most dangerous causes - you can end up taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose. All labeling / mix-up recalls.

What was recalled

Ketamine Hydrochloride, 50mg/5 mL (10mg/mL), Injection for IV use, 50 mL syringe, STAQ Pharma Inc., 14135 E 42nd Ave, Denver, Colorado, NDC 73177-0156-02.

Affected NDC 73177-0156-02

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Drug: Ketamine

Recalling firm
STAQ Pharma, Inc.
NDC code
73177-0156-02
Origin
CO, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0024-2026 · FDA notice

Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm.

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