Class II · Moderate risk
Levetiracetam Oral Solution
Defective container: Customer complaints for oral solution leaking from bottles.
Desflurane
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
DEFECTIVE CONTAINER: Desflurane Liquid for Inhalation 240 mL may be leaking.
Cause type: Packaging defect
Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.
What was recalled
Desflurane, USP Liquid for Inhalation, 240 mL, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shanghai, 200245, China for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-6172-22
Affected NDC
0781-6172-22
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Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desflurane NDC 00781-6172 |
240 mL/240mL | Liquid Respiratory (inhalation) |
Sandoz Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories
- NDC code
- 0781-6172-22
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0042-2021 · 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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Class II · Moderate risk
Childrens Dimetapp Cold & Cough
Defective Delivery System: the dosing cups are missing graduations applicable to certain age groups.
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