Class II · Moderate risk
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution
Labelling: Illegible label
Ventolin HFA (Albuterol Sulfate)
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Does Not Deliver Proper Metered Dose: Potential content of albuterol per dose is below specification.
Cause type: Other
Recalls whose stated reason does not fall into the categories above. See the recall's own reason text for the specifics. All other recalls.
What was recalled
Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol 90 mcg per actuation, 200 Metered Inhalations, FOR ORAL INHALATION ONLY - For use with Ventolin HFA actuator only. Net. wt. 18 g Rx only, GlaxoSmithKline, Reasearch Triangle Park, NC 27709 NDC 0173-0682-20
Affected NDC
0173-0682-20
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Drug: Albuterol
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventolin Hfa albuterol sulfate NDC 00173-0682 |
90 ug/1 | Aerosol, Metered Respiratory (inhalation) |
GlaxoSmithKline LLC | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- GlaxoSmithKline Inc
- NDC code
- 0173-0682-20
- Origin
- NC, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1666-2012 · 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 I · High risk
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Defective Delivery System: Elevated number of units with out of specification results for leak rate
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