The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0433-2016·Announced 2015-12-09

Western Drug Recalls Ketorolac Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

Western Drug Inc. is recalling Ketorolac 40mg/mL Injection because the product lacks assurance of sterility. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric. The hazard involves a lack of sterility assurance in an injectable drug, posing a significant risk of infection or serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Western Drug Inc. is voluntarily recalling Ketorolac 40mg/mL Injection, a prescription medication. The recall is being conducted because the product lacks assurance of sterility. This means the manufacturer cannot guarantee that the injection is free from microbial contamination.

The recall includes all lots of the product. The medication was distributed nationwide in the United States, specifically in Arizona, California, Georgia, New Mexico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah. The product is available in 1-container quantities.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product immediately. Patients who have received this medication should consult their healthcare provider for guidance. Western Drug Inc. is the recalling firm responsible for this action.

The recalled product

Product
Ketorolac 40mg/mL Injection, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938
Manufacturer
Western Drug
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • all lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 8 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 91 recalled by Western Drug 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 91 products in this recall →