PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

QUELICIN (succinylcholine chloride) Injection, USP, 200 mg (20 mg/mL) 10 mL, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, , NDC 0409-6629-02

Reported: May 15, 2013 Initiated: February 26, 2013 #D-315-2013

Product Description

QUELICIN (succinylcholine chloride) Injection, USP, 200 mg (20 mg/mL) 10 mL, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, , NDC 0409-6629-02

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Loose crimp applied to the fliptop vial.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
139,200 vials
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
QUELICIN (succinylcholine chloride) Injection, USP, 200 mg (20 mg/mL) 10 mL, Rx only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA, , NDC 0409-6629-02. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 139,200 vials.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Loose crimp applied to the fliptop vial.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 15, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-315-2013.