Levophed norepinephrine bitartrate, injection, USP, 4 mg /4 mL (1 mg/mL),Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 0409-3375-04
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: 720503A, 720603A (Canada only)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company
- Reason for Recall:
- GMP Deviation; A foreign stopper was observed during packaging of a lot of product.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Levophed norepinephrine bitartrate, injection, USP, 4 mg /4 mL (1 mg/mL),Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL --- NDC 0409-3375-04
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
720503A, 720603A (Canada only)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: D-0898-2017
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