CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 13 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg recalled by Hospira

Hospira is recalling Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/ (10 mg/mL) single patient infusion, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 11 Oct 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot #: 27-570-DJ, Exp 03/01/15
NDC0409-0010, 0409-4699, 0409-6010, 0409-1511, 0409-0501
Quantity recalled70,450 vials

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-66637-001
FDA event ID
66637
Recalling firm
Hospira, Lake Forest, IL
Manufacturer
Hospira, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
11 Oct 2013
FDA classified
4 Nov 2013
Reported
13 Nov 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Particulate Matter

Timeline

11 Oct 2013Recall initiated by company
4 Nov 2013Classified by FDA+24 days
13 Nov 2013Published in enforcement report+9 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 particles embedded in the glass identified during a retain sample inspection.

Product as listed by the FDA

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), 20 mL single patient infusion vial packaged in 5 Units x 20 mL per carton, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particles embedded in the glass identified during a retain sample inspection.

Which lots are affected?

Lot #: 27-570-DJ, Exp 03/01/15

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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