Metoclopramide Injection USP recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

February 10, 2021

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA recalls Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Use Vial NDC 0703-4502-01), packaged in 25 x 2 mL Singl…

Recall number

D-0277-2021

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Sold / distributed

Product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: manufacturing areas for the recalled products exceeded acceptance levels for microbial recovery leading to a lack of sterility assurance for these sterile injectable products.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Use Vial NDC 0703-4502-01), packaged in 25 x 2 mL Single-Use Vials per tray (NDC 0703-4502-04), Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618.