Propofol recalls
The FDA has published 17 recalls involving Propofol since 2012. The latest was reported on 21 Sep 2022. Most were for particulate matter. Hospira has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls 17 since 2012
Last 12 months 0 reported
Class I 4 24% of total
Ongoing 0 latest 21 Sep 2022
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
4 24%13 76%0 0%
All propofol recalls, newest first 17 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 21 Sep 2022 Drug CLASS I Propofol Injectable Emulsion (10 mg/mL) recalled by Pfizer Propofol Pfizer Particulate Matter Nationwide 3 Aug 2022 Drug CLASS I Propofol Injectable Emulsion (10 mg/mL) recalled by Pfizer Propofol Pfizer Particulate Matter Nationwide 15 Jun 2022 Drug CLASS II Diprivan (Propofol) Emulsion, 100 mg/mL vial recalled Diprivan Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations Nationwide 15 Jun 2022 Drug CLASS II Diprivan (Propofol) Emulsion, 200 mg per (10mg/mL) vial recalled Diprivan Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations Nationwide 25 Feb 2015 Drug CLASS I Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg recalled by Hospira Propofol Hospira Packaging Defects Nationwide 4 Feb 2015 Drug CLASS II Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/, (10mg/mL) recalled by Hospira Propofol Hospira Particulate Matter Nationwide 27 Aug 2014 Drug CLASS I Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/ (10 mg/mL), For I.V recalled Propofol Hospira Particulate Matter Nationwide 29 Jan 2014 Drug CLASS II Propofol Injectible Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg recalled by Hospira Propofol Hospira Particulate Matter Nationwide 13 Nov 2013 Drug CLASS II Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg recalled by Hospira Propofol Hospira Particulate Matter Nationwide 18 Sep 2013 Drug CLASS II Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/ (10 mg/mL) recalled by Hospira Propofol Hospira Particulate Matter Nationwide
Load more (7 more)
Should you stop taking Propofol?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.