The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0800-2026·Announced 2026-08-26

American Regent Recalls Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection Due to Particulate Matter

American Regent, Inc. is recalling Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection due to the presence of glass and/or paraformaldehyde particulate matter.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

American Regent, Inc. is recalling 86,100 vials of Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 60 mg/2 mL (30 mg/mL). The product is packaged in 2 mL single-dose vials (NDC 0517-4002-01) and 25x2 mL single-dose vials (NDC 0517-4002-25). The affected lot number is 25202, with an expiration date of 11/30/2026. The product was distributed nationwide within the U.S.

The recall was initiated because the product was found to be contaminated with particulate matter identified as glass and/or paraformaldehyde. This is a prescription-only medication intended for intravenous use.

Healthcare providers and patients should discontinue use of the affected lot and contact American Regent, Inc. for further instructions or returns.

The recalled product

Product
PAPAVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE (PAPAVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
PAPAVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Affected units
86,100

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 (2)

  • Lot #: 25202
  • Exp. Date: 11/30/2026.

UPCs (1)

  • 0305174002257

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · PAPAVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE