The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1101-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Diphenhydramine HCl oral solution recalled for temperature abuse during manufacturing

McKesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Diphenhydramine HCl oral solution nationwide due to temperature abuse during manufacturing. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

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 for manufacturing deviations (temperature abuse) with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical loss of product efficacy; without reported harm, the score does not exceed 3, warranting Moderate classification.

Plain-English summary

McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is recalling Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride oral solution, USP, 25 mg/10 mL, distributed in unit dose cups. The product was distributed nationwide to healthcare facilities.

The recall was initiated due to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations involving temperature abuse during manufacturing. Temperature abuse can affect the stability and quality of pharmaceutical products.

McKesson Medical-Surgical states that it is unable to identify the specific lot numbers at this time. The company has notified affected customers with information about the dates their product may have been shipped.

Patients and healthcare providers who have this product should contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance on whether they have affected product and what steps to take.

The recalled product

Product
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Hazard
  • temperature-abuse
  • manufacturing-defect

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.