Key Takeaway

Demerol, meperidine HCL Inj. USP, 25 mg/0.5 mL (50 mg/mL), 0.5 mL ampoules, Rx only, NDC 0409-1203-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL. by Hospira, Inc. was recalled on March 25, 2014. The hazard: Labeling; Missing label; ampoules are missing the immediate container label

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Demerol, meperidine HCL Inj. USP, 25 mg/0.5 mL (50 mg/mL), 0.5 mL ampoules, Rx only, NDC 0409-1203-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL.

Recalled: March 25, 2014 ~237,850 ampoules units affected D-1226-2014

Description

Demerol, meperidine HCL Inj. USP, 25 mg/0.5 mL (50 mg/mL), 0.5 mL ampoules, Rx only, NDC 0409-1203-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL.

Hazard / Reason

Labeling; Missing label; ampoules are missing the immediate container label

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Demerol, meperidine HCL Inj. USP, 25 mg/0.5 mL (50 mg/mL), 0.5 mL ampoules, Rx only, NDC 0409-1203-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL.

Drugs

Company Information

Hospira, Inc.

Lake Forest, IL, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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