The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0120-2018·Announced 2017-12-27

Amneal Recalls Lorazepam Oral Concentrate Due to Defective Dropper Markings

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling Lorazepam Oral Concentrate because dropper measurement markings may be reversed, shifted, or missing, which could lead to dosing errors.

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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC is recalling 136,376 bottles of Lorazepam Oral Concentrate, USP, 2 mg/mL, 30 mL. The recall is due to a defective delivery system where the dropper measurement markings may be reversed, shifted, or missing.

The affected product is a prescription-only medication distributed nationwide. Specific lots include 06876016A through 06877003A, with expiration dates ranging from August 2018 to March 2019. The product is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals in Branchburg, NJ, and distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals in Glasgow, KY.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the affected lot numbers and stop using the product if the dropper markings are defective. They should contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance on alternative dosing methods or replacement medication.

The recalled product

Product
LORAZEPAM (LORAZEPAM)
Brand
LORAZEPAM
Affected units
136,376

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 (19)

  • Lot 06876016A
  • 06876017A
  • 06876018A
  • Exp 08/2018
  • 06876019A
  • 06876020A
  • 06876021A
  • 06876022A
  • Exp 09/2018
  • 06876023A
  • Exp 11/2018
  • 06876024A
  • 06876025A
  • Exp 12/2018
  • 06877001A
  • 06877002A
  • Exp 02/2019
  • 06877003A
  • Exp 03/2019.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.