The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0371-2022·Announced 2022-01-19

Teva Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection USP due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected lot is distributed in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Ohio.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall of a sterile injectable drug. Lack of sterility assurance in injectable medications poses significant risk of serious infection and potential hospitalization. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class II recalls qualify as Severe (score 4).

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is recalling Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection USP 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL) supplied in 4 mL single-dose vials, 10 vials per carton, due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recalled product has NDC 0703-1153-03, Lot # 100020800, with an expiration date of 07/2022.

The recall affects 11,450 vials that were distributed to customers in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Ohio. The manufacturer has determined that sterility cannot be assured for this lot.

Consumers and healthcare providers in the affected areas who have this product should stop using it. Healthcare professionals should contact their suppliers or Teva Pharmaceuticals for guidance on product replacement and proper handling of the recalled vials.

The recalled product

Product
Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection USP 4 mg/4 mL (1 mg/mL), 4 mL Single-Dose Vials, 10 vials per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0703-1153-03.
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Hazard
  • sterility-assurance
  • injectable-contamination

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 # 100020800
  • exp 07/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • MS
  • OH
  • TN