The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0831-2017·Announced 2017-05-31

Advanced Pharma Recalls Succinylcholine Chloride for Latex Labeling Defect

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling all lots of Succinylcholine Chloride because the product may contain latex but lacks proper labeling.

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, which typically indicates a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a labeling error regarding latex content, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Pharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling all strengths, dosage forms, and packaging of Succinylcholine Chloride. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex, but this information is not properly classified or labeled on the product.

The recall covers all lots within their expiration dates and is distributed nationwide in the United States. The product is prescription-only and was distributed by Avella of Houston, located in Houston, Texas.

Patients and healthcare providers should check their inventory for this product. If you have a known latex allergy, you should consult your healthcare provider before using any remaining stock. The recall is driven by a labeling deficiency regarding latex content rather than a confirmed contamination event.

The recalled product

Product
Succinylcholine Chloride all strengths, all dosage forms and all packaging, Rx Only, Avella of Houston, Houston, TX 77054

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 within expiry

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 60 recalled by Advanced Pharma Inc. 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 60 products in this recall →