FDA recall record

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Sodium Chloride Inhalation Solution, USP 3%, 60 x 4 mL Sterile recall — FDA Z-2053-2016

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Internal dye ingress test failure to assure the integrity of the vial.

Class IIclassification
Z-2053-2016official record ID
Jul 6, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2053-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Report dateJul 6, 2016
Recall initiation dateNov 16, 2015
Quantity11,208 cartons
LocationOrlando, FL, United States

Official product description

Sodium Chloride Inhalation Solution, USP 3%, 60 x 4 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials per carton, Rx Only, NDC 0487-9003-60. A vial contains sterile, preservation-free, clear, colorless, aqueous solution as labeled for induction of sputum production where specimen collection is indicated. For respiratory therapy, Solium Chloride Inhalation Solution USP, 3% is used in conjunction with a nebulizer

Why the product was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Internal dye ingress test failure to assure the integrity of the vial.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and Internationally to Canada.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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