The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0591-2016·Announced 2016-02-03

Pharmakon Recalls Rocuronium Syringes Due to Stability Data Concerns

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals is recalling 5,875 units of Rocuronium 10 mg/mL syringes because stability data does not support the expiration dates.

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 and involves a potential stability issue without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling 5,875 units of Rocuronium 10 mg/mL, injectable packed in syringes. The product is a prescription-only medication with a total dosage of 50 mg per 5 mL. The recall affects all lots with expiration dates up to 11/17/2015.

The recall was initiated because stability data does not support the expiration dates for the product. The agency has classified this recall as Class II. The product was distributed nationwide.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected product and contact Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Rocuronium 10 mg/mL, injectable packed in syringes, Total dosage 50 mg/ 5mL, Rx only, PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Affected units
5,875

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 with expiration dates up to 11/17/2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals 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 22 products in this recall →