The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0388-2015·Announced 2015-02-25

Hospira Recalls Ketorolac Tromethamine Injections Due to Temperature Abuse

Hospira Inc. is recalling 100 vials of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection due to uncontrolled temperature excursions during transit. The product was limited to one shipment to a distributor.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a situation that could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard is temperature abuse, which is a low-risk contamination or quality issue without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Hospira Inc. is recalling 100 vials of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 60 mg (30 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-dose Fliptop Vial. The recall is due to temperature abuse, as the products experienced uncontrolled temperature excursions during transit.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 34-540-DK with an expiration date of 1OCT2015. The distribution was limited to one shipment to The Harvard Drug Group in Livonia, MI. These lots remained within the control of the distributor and were not further distributed.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for this specific lot number. If found, the product should be returned to the distributor or the manufacturer for credit.

The recalled product

Product
KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE (KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE)
Brand
KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE
Manufacturer
Hospira Inc.
Affected units
100

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 (4)

  • One shipment of Lot #: 34-540-DK
  • Exp 1OCT2015 to The Harvard Drug Group
  • Livonia
  • MI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Hospira 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 4 products in this recall →