Sevoflurane recalls

The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Sevoflurane since 2014. The latest was reported on 19 Jun 2019. Baxter Healthcare 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 recalls3since 2014

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 19 Jun 2019

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Nov '24 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0 0Nov 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 2 67%Class III 1 33%

Why sevoflurane is recalled

Companies

Brands

Sevoflurane267%
Ultane133%

By year

2019133%
2018133%
2014133%

All sevoflurane recalls, newest first

3 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
19 Jun 2019Drug	CLASS II	Sevoflurane, USP Inhalation Anesthetic recalled by Baxter HealthcareSevoflurane	Baxter Healthcare	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
7 Feb 2018Drug	CLASS III	Ultane (sevoflurane), Inhalation Anesthetic recalled by AbbVieUltane	AbbVie	Packaging Defects	MS, OH
7 May 2014Drug	CLASS II	Sevoflurane, USP (Inhalation Anesthetic) recalledSevoflurane	Piramal Critical Care	Other	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Sevoflurane?

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.