The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0440-2024·Announced 2024-04-17

FDA Class I Recall: Methocarbamol Injection for Particulate Matter

Eugia US LLC is recalling Methocarbamol Injection nationwide due to particulate matter contamination. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall affecting lot 3MC23011 (expiration 11/30/2026).

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: FDA Class I recalls are the agency's most serious classification, indicating a reasonable probability that use will cause serious adverse health consequences. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are never scored below 4. No reported illnesses or deaths are mentioned in the source, preventing a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Eugia US LLC is recalling Methocarbamol Injection, USP 1000 mg/10 mL, due to the presence of particulate matter. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall—the most serious classification—indicating a reasonable probability that use of this product may cause serious adverse health consequences.

The affected product is lot 3MC23011 with an expiration date of 11/30/2026. Approximately 1,552 cartons, each containing 25 single-dose vials, were distributed nationwide. The product's NDC number is 55150-223-10.

Methocarbamol is a centrally-acting muscle relaxant administered by intramuscular or intravenous injection. The presence of particulate matter in injectable medications poses a potential risk to patients receiving these injections.

Patients and healthcare providers with vials from the affected lot should stop use immediately and consult with a healthcare provider regarding appropriate next steps.

The recalled product

Product
METHOCARBAMOL (METHOCARBAMOL)
Brand
METHOCARBAMOL
Manufacturer
Eugia US LLC
Hazard
  • particulate-matter

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 #: 3MC23011
  • Exp 11/30/2026

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · METHOCARBAMOL