The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0835-2017·Announced 2017-05-31

Advanced Pharma Recalls Rocuronium Bromide Due to Latex Labeling

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling all strengths and forms of Rocuronium Bromide because the product may contain latex without 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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a labeling error regarding potential latex content, which fits the rubric for moderate severity involving minor labeling issues or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Pharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling all strengths, dosage forms, and packaging of Rocuronium Bromide. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex, which is not currently disclosed on the labeling.

The recalled product is distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall covers all lots within their expiration dates. This is a prescription-only medication.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments or returns.

The recalled product

Product
Rocuronium Bromide 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 →