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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 30, 2019 (7 years ago)

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Sterility Assurance: Microbial growth detected during a routine simulation of the manufacturing process, which represents the potential introduction of microorganisms into the products.

Cause type: Sterility / contamination

A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.

What was recalled

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 60 mg per 2 mL (30 mg per mL), 2 mL Vials, Rx only, Mfd. for Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195, NDC: 25021-701-02

Affected NDC 25021-0701-02

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Drug: Ketorolac

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Ketorolac Tromethamine
NDC 25021-0701
30 mg/mL Injection, Solution
Intramuscular|intravenous
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Rx
Recalling firm
Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1274-2019 · FDA notice

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. 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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