The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0115-2018·Announced 2017-12-27

Advanced Pharma Recalls Subpotent Nitroglycerin Injection Syringes

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling Nitroglycerin injection syringes found to be subpotent, meaning they contain less active ingredient than labeled.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling Nitroglycerin (2 mg/10 mL in 5% Dextrose Inj, USP) sterile single-dose syringes. The product is packaged in boxes of 25 syringes and is prescribed only. The recall involves Lot 4/19/17 1445 248-86361S with a beyond-use date of 6/18/2017.

The recall was initiated because the product was found to be subpotent, meaning it was below the specification for the labeled assay. This indicates the medication contains less active ingredient than stated on the label.

The affected syringes were distributed nationwide in the USA to hospitals and medical facilities. Healthcare facilities should stop using the recalled product and contact Advanced Pharma Inc. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
NitroGlycerin (2 mg/10 mL in 5% Dextrose Inj, USP QS 10mL (200 mcg per mL), 10 mL Sterile single dose syringe, packaged in 5 x 5 (TWENTY FIVE) syringes per box, Rx only, Advanced Pharma, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 15082-863-61.
Affected units
50

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 (2)

  • Lot: 4/19/17 1445 248-86361S
  • BUD¿6/18/2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Advanced Pharma 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 7 products in this recall →