Key Takeaway
Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 0.4 mg/mL, 1 mL in 2.5 mL Carpuject Single-use cartridge syringe, Single unit (NDC 0409-1782-03) and 10 count box (NDC 0409-1782-69), Rx Only, Hospira Inc., Lake by HOSPIRA INC, LAKE FOREST was recalled on June 4, 2018. The hazard: Presence of Particulate Matter; Potential for particulate matter on the syringe plunger.
Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 0.4 mg/mL, 1 mL in 2.5 mL Carpuject Single-use cartridge syringe, Single unit (NDC 0409-1782-03) and 10 count box (NDC 0409-1782-69), Rx Only, Hospira Inc., Lake
Description
Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 0.4 mg/mL, 1 mL in 2.5 mL Carpuject Single-use cartridge syringe, Single unit (NDC 0409-1782-03) and 10 count box (NDC 0409-1782-69), Rx Only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL
Hazard / Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter; Potential for particulate matter on the syringe plunger.
Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.
Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
Products Affected
Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 0.4 mg/mL, 1 mL in 2.5 mL Carpuject Single-use cartridge syringe, Single unit (NDC 0409-1782-03) and 10 count box (NDC 0409-1782-69), Rx Only, Hospira Inc., Lake
DrugsCompany Information
HOSPIRA INC, LAKE FOREST
LAKE FOREST, IL, United States
View all 4 recalls by HOSPIRA INC, LAKE FOREST →Distribution
Nationwide in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam
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