The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1019-2019·Announced 2019-03-27

Advanced Pharma Recalls Midazolam Injectable Solution Due to Sterility Concerns

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling 1,125 bags of Midazolam Injectable Solution nationwide due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

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 hazard involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an injectable drug, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or death from infection.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling 1,125 bags of Midazolam Benzodiazepine 50 mg/50 mL (1 mg/mL) Injectable Solution. The product is distributed nationwide and is identified by NDC 42852-401-05. The recall is being conducted due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

The affected lots are 12/03/18 9479 40105P, 12/3/18 6583 40105P, 12/3/18 8918 40105P, and 12/03/18 4727 40105P, all with an expiration date of 4/2/2019. The product is a sterile single-use bag containing Midazolam HCl and 0.9% Sodium Chloride.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected product and contact Advanced Pharma Inc. at (877) 794-0404 for further instructions. Consumers should not use this product if they have it in their possession.

The recalled product

Product
Midazolam Benzodiazepine 50 mg/50 mL (1 mg/mL) Injectable Solution, Midazolam HCl 0.9% Sodium Chloride, QS, Sterile single use bag, NDC: 42852-401-05 Avella of Houston 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054 (877) 794-0404
Affected units
1,125

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)

  • Lots: 12/03/18 9479 40105P Exp. 4/2/2019
  • 12/3/18 6583 40105P Exp. 4/2/2019
  • 12/3/18 8918 40105P Exp. 4/2/2019
  • 12/03/18 4727 40105P Exp. 4/2/2019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 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 19 products in this recall →