The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0065-2020·Announced 2019-10-09

KRS Global Biotechnology Recalls Ketamine Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

KRS Global Biotechnology is recalling 11,733 syringes of Ketamine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class II recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects are rated Severe. While no injuries are reported, the lack of sterility assurance in a drug product is a significant hazard.

Plain-English summary

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc. is recalling 11,733 syringes of Ketamine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (PF) 50 mg/ 5mL (10 mg/mL). The product is a 5 mL fill in a 6 mL Single Dose Syringe, marked Rx Only, with NDC 3321678093.

The recall was initiated because of a lack of assurance of sterility. The source text does not specify the exact cause of the sterility issue or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide. All lots remaining within their expiry dates are affected. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer or their supplier for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ketamine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (PF) 50 mg/ 5mL (10 mg/mL) 5 mL fill in a 6 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487. NDC 3321678093
Affected units
11,733

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots remaining within expiry.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 80 recalled by KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 80 products in this recall →