CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 26 Aug 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Nitroglycerin injection, USP, 50 mg/ (5 mg/mL) recalled
American Regent is recalling Nitroglycerin injection, USP, 50 mg/ (5 mg/mL), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Jul 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0791-2026
- FDA event ID
- 99503
- Recalling firm
- American Regent, Shirley, NY
- Brand
- Nitroglycerin
- Manufacturer
- American Regent, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 24 Jul 2026
- FDA classified
- 26 Aug 2026
- Reported
- 26 Aug 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Particulate Matter
- Drug class
- Injectable & IV Drugs
Timeline
| 24 Jul 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Classified by FDA | +33 days |
| 26 Aug 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
Product as listed by the FDA
Nitroglycerin injection, USP, 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL), packaged in a) 10 mL vials (NDC 0517-4810-01), b) 25x10mL vials (NDC 0517-4810-25) RX only, AMERICAN REGENT, INC., Shirley, NY 11967.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide within the U.S
Questions about this recall
Is Nitroglycerin injection, USP, 50 mg/ (5 mg/mL) recalled?
Yes. American Regent recalled Nitroglycerin injection, USP, 50 mg/ (5 mg/mL) on 24 Jul 2026. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number D-0791-2026.
Why was it recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
Which lots are affected?
Lot #: 24291, Exp. Date: 8/31/2026
Where was it sold?
Nationwide within the U.S
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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All 6| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Drug | CLASS II | Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray, 400 mcg per spray, 200 metered sprays recalledNitroglycerin Lingual | Padagis US | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Rectiv (nitroglycerin) Ointment 4% For Intra-anal Use Only recalledRectiv | Cardinal Health | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | FL, GA, SC |
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