FDA recall record

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30 mg/mL recall — FDA D-1124-2017

Crystallization: Particulate matter (Ketorolac Calcium Salt) was observed from several lots of retained samples.

Class IIclassification
D-1124-2017official record ID
Sep 6, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1124-2017
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAmphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Report dateSep 6, 2017
Recall initiation dateAug 15, 2017
Quantity637,810 vials
LocationRancho Cucamonga, CA, United States

Official product description

Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP 30 mg/mL, packaged in 1 mL single-dose vials, Rx only, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, NDC 0548-9021-00

Why the product was recalled

Crystallization: Particulate matter (Ketorolac Calcium Salt) was observed from several lots of retained samples.

Distribution information

Distributed throughout the United States

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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