Key Takeaway

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30 mg/mL, packaged in 1 mL single-dose vials, Rx only, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, NDC 0548-9021-00 by Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was recalled on August 15, 2017. The hazard: Crystallization: Particulate matter (Ketorolac Calcium Salt) was observed from several lots of retained samples.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30 mg/mL, packaged in 1 mL single-dose vials, Rx only, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, NDC 0548-9021-00

Recalled: August 15, 2017 ~637,810 vials units affected D-1124-2017

Description

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30 mg/mL, packaged in 1 mL single-dose vials, Rx only, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, NDC 0548-9021-00

Hazard / Reason

Crystallization: Particulate matter (Ketorolac Calcium Salt) was observed from several lots of retained samples.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30 mg/mL, packaged in 1 mL single-dose vials, Rx only, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, NDC 0548-9021-00

Drugs

Company Information

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United States

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Distribution

Distributed throughout the United States

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