CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 3 Apr 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Propofol Injectable Emulsion recalled by Hospira
Hospira is recalling Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 25 Feb 2013 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-223-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64719
- Recalling firm
- Hospira, Lake Forest, IL
- Brand
- Propofol
- Manufacturer
- Hospira, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Feb 2013
- FDA classified
- 28 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 3 Apr 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Particulate Matter
- Drug class
- Injectable & IV Drugs
Timeline
| 25 Feb 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 3 Apr 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 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: Visible particulate embedded in vials was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain inspection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 5 x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 10 x 100 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-24; Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in vials was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain inspection.
Which lots are affected?
a) Lot #: 06-804-DJ*, Exp 1JUN2013; and b) Lot #: 05-736-DJ*, Exp 1MAY2013; 09-066-DJ*, Exp 1SEP2013. *Note: the lot number may be followed by 01 or 02.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
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 26 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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