Key Takeaway

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, GlaxoSm by GlaxoSmithKline Inc was recalled on July 26, 2012. The hazard: Does Not Deliver Proper Metered Dose: Potential content of albuterol per dose is below specification.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

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, GlaxoSm

Recalled: July 26, 2012 ~1,412,566 inhalers units affected D-1666-2012

Description

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

Hazard / Reason

Does Not Deliver Proper Metered Dose: Potential content of albuterol per dose is below specification.

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

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, GlaxoSm

Drugs

Company Information

GlaxoSmithKline Inc

Zebulon, NC, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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