The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1020-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution Recalled Nationwide for Temperature Abuse During Manufacturing

McKesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution nationwide due to temperature deviations during manufacturing that may have compromised product quality. No illnesses have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for a risk-of-harm respiratory medication subject to manufacturing process deviation (temperature abuse). No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the potential for product quality compromise in a critical asthma/COPD medication justifies this severity classification.

Plain-English summary

McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is recalling Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution 0.083% (2.5 mg/3mL) nationwide. The inhalation solution is packaged in 25 unit-dose vials and is manufactured by Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NDC 0487-9501-25).

The recall was initiated due to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations involving temperature abuse during the manufacturing process. This deviation may have affected product quality or efficacy.

The affected product was distributed nationwide to healthcare facilities and pharmacies. McKesson Medical-Surgical is unable to identify specific lot numbers associated with individual customers, but has provided distribution dates to affected consignees.

No illnesses or adverse events have been reported. Patients currently using this medication should consult their pharmacist or healthcare provider about obtaining a replacement product or alternative asthma treatment.

The recalled product

Product
ALBUTEROL SULFATE (ALBUTEROL SULFATE)
Brand
ALBUTEROL SULFATE
Manufacturer
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Hazard
  • temperature-abuse
  • manufacturing-deviation

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 0304879501003

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.