The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0637-2017·Announced 2017-04-12

X-Gen Recalls Ibuprofen Lysine Injection Due to Particulate Matter

X-Gen Pharmaceuticals is recalling 2,593 cartons of Ibuprofen Lysine Injection because of the presence of particulate matter. The affected product was distributed nationwide in the USA.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criterion for a Critical severity score of 5.

Plain-English summary

X-Gen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling 2,593 cartons of Ibuprofen Lysine Injection, 20 mg/2 mL (10 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Dose Vial. The recall is being conducted due to the presence of particulate matter in the product. The affected product is identified by lot number PLND1613 and expiration date 02/18.

The recalled product is a prescription-only intravenous injection distributed nationwide in the USA. It is packaged in 3 x 2 mL Single-Dose Vials per carton. The product was manufactured by Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, and distributed by X-Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for further instructions. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
IBUPROFEN LYSINE (IBUPROFEN LYSINE)
Brand
IBUPROFEN LYSINE
Affected units
2,593

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)

  • PLND1613
  • Exp 02/18

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.