FDA recall record

Johnson Matthey Remifentanil HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for manufacturing recall — FDA D-1252-2019

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Unknown impurity above specification limits.

Class IIIclassification
D-1252-2019official record ID
Apr 24, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1252-2019
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmJohnson Matthey Inc.
Report dateApr 24, 2019
Recall initiation dateApr 2, 2019
Quantity416.95 g glass container
LocationWest Deptford, NJ, United States

Official product description

Remifentanil HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for manufacturing, processing or repackaging, 416.95 g glass container, Rx ONLY, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials, 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742.

Why the product was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Unknown impurity above specification limits.

Distribution information

Product was distributed to one manufacturer in Morgantown, WV who may have manufactured the product into finished product and further distribute to the retail level Nationwide in the USA.

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

What to do next

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