Haloperidol Decanoate Injection
Lack of assurance of sterility. Bacterial contamination detected in some media fill units
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified:Incorrect RFID tag labels applied to product by repackaging firm.
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.
Haloperidol Lactate Injection, 5 mg/mL, 25 x 1 mL Single-Dose Vials, Sterile, Rx only, For Intramuscular Use Only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Morgantown, WV 26605. NDC: 67457-426-12 with Safecor Health LLC KITCHECK RFID Tag attached with incorrect serial numbers: KITCHECK 8001-03A3,00000000,003A-2560, and 8001-03A3,00000000,003A-2D3B.
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Haloperidol
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloperidol Lactate NDC 67457-0426 |
5 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Intramuscular |
Mylan Institutional LLC | Rx |
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
Lack of assurance of sterility. Bacterial contamination detected in some media fill units
Lack of assurance of sterility. Bacterial contamination detected in some media fill units
Lack of assurance of sterility. Bacterial contamination detected in some media fill units
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Media fill with bacterial contamination
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Media fill with bacterial contamination
Failed Stability Specifications
Failed Stability Specifications
Failed Stability Specifications
Failed Stability Specifications
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