Class II · Moderate risk
Lorazepam Injection
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out-of-Specification for total related compounds
Ativan Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed for total related compounds during testing of retain samples.
Cause type: Impurity / degradation
An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.
What was recalled
Ativan Injection (lorazepam injection, USP), 2mg/mL, 1 mL vial, 25 vials per carton, RX Only, Manufactured by West-Ward Eatontown, NJ 07724, Carton NDC# 0641-6001-25, Vial NDC# 0641-6001-01
Affected NDCs
0641-6001-01
0641-6001-25
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Drug: Lorazepam
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ativan Lorazepam NDC 00641-6001 |
2 mg/mL | Injection Intramuscular|intravenous |
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. | Rx · CIV |
- Recalling firm
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
- NDC code
- 0641-6001-25
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1308-2022 · 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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Class II · Moderate risk
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