The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0184-2021·Announced 2021-01-06

Fresenius Kabi Recalls Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection Due to Particulate Matter

Fresenius Kabi is recalling 490,633 vials of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection because particulate matter was found in reserve samples.

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 FDA classified this as a Class II recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving potential significant injury or property damage risks associated with particulate matter in injectable drugs.

Plain-English summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is recalling 490,633 vials of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 60 mg per 2 mL (30 mg per mL). The product is packaged in 2 mL Single Dose Vials and is available by prescription only. The specific batch involved is # 6121125 with an expiration date of 02/2021.

The recall was initiated because particulate matter was found in reserve sample vials at the firm. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States and in Puerto Rico.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected vials and contact their healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions. Consumers should not use the product if they have any concerns regarding its quality or safety.

The recalled product

Product
KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE (KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE)
Brand
KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE
Affected units
490,633

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)

  • Batch # 6121125
  • Exp 02/2021

UPCs (4)

  • 0363323162115
  • 0363323161002
  • 0363323162009
  • 0363323162030

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Same manufacturer · Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

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