PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Ongoing

KETOROLAC Tromethamine Inj., USP, 30 mg (30 mg/mL), 1 mL Fill, Single-dose Vials, I.V/I.M. USE, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 --- NDC 0409-3795-01 --- Also labeled under NOVAPLUS label NDC 0409-3795-49

Reported: July 22, 2015 Initiated: June 30, 2015 #D-1241-2015

Product Description

KETOROLAC Tromethamine Inj., USP, 30 mg (30 mg/mL), 1 mL Fill, Single-dose Vials, I.V/I.M. USE, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 --- NDC 0409-3795-01 --- Also labeled under NOVAPLUS label NDC 0409-3795-49

Reason for Recall

Crystallization; identified as calcium salt of Ketorolac

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
12,460,975 vials(Hospira label); 3,016,500 vials (NOVAPLUS label)
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Guam, Canada and Singapore
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
KETOROLAC Tromethamine Inj., USP, 30 mg (30 mg/mL), 1 mL Fill, Single-dose Vials, I.V/I.M. USE, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 --- NDC 0409-3795-01 --- Also labeled under NOVAPLUS label NDC 0409-3795-49. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 12,460,975 vials(Hospira label); 3,016,500 vials (NOVAPLUS label).
Why was this product recalled?
Crystallization; identified as calcium salt of Ketorolac
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 22, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1241-2015.