The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0801-2026·Announced 2026-08-26

American Regent Recalls Tralement Injection Due to Particulate Matter

American Regent is recalling 323,000 vials of Tralement (trace elements injection 4) due to the presence of particulate matter, including hair, glass, and paraformaldehyde.

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, and the presence of glass and particulate matter in an intravenous injection presents a significant risk of serious injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

American Regent, Inc. is recalling 323,000 vials of Tralement (trace elements injection 4, USP), a prescription-only intravenous medication. The product is packaged in 1mL single-dose vials (NDC 0517-9305-01) and 5x1mL single-dose vials (NDC 0517-9305-25). The recall is limited to Lot #25149 (Exp. 04/30/2027) and Lot #25371 (Exp. 09/30/2027).

The recall was initiated because the product was found to be contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass, and/or paraformaldehyde. The affected units were distributed nationwide within the United States.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the recalled vials and contact American Regent, Inc. for further instructions or replacement. Consumers should verify the lot number and expiration date on their vials to determine if they are affected.

The recalled product

Product
TRALEMENT (TRACE ELEMENTS INJECTION 4)
Brand
TRALEMENT
Affected units
323,000

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 (4)

  • Lot #: 25149
  • Exp. Date: 04/30/2027
  • 25371
  • Exp. Date: 09/30/2027.

UPCs (1)

  • 0305178201250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.