The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1296-2020·Announced 2020-06-17

Fresenius Kabi Recalls Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection Due to Particulate Matter

Fresenius Kabi is recalling specific lots of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection because particulate matter was found in reserve sample vials.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is recalling 5,314,400 vials of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 30 mg per mL. The affected product is packaged in 1 mL Single Dose Vials and is intended for intramuscular or intravenous use. The recall covers distribution across the USA Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

The recall was initiated because particulate matter was found in reserve sample vials at the firm. The specific lots affected are 6118737, 6118902, 6119052, 6119752, 6122349, and 6122538, with expiration dates ranging from April 2020 to September 2021.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected lots of this medication. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE (KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE)
Brand
KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE
Affected units
5,314,400

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 (11)

  • Lot #: 6118737
  • 6118902
  • Exp 04/2020
  • 6119052
  • Exp 05/2020
  • 6119752
  • Exp 08/2020
  • 6122349
  • Exp 07/2021
  • 6122538
  • Exp 09/2021

UPCs (4)

  • 0363323162115
  • 0363323161002
  • 0363323162009
  • 0363323162030

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 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.

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Same manufacturer · Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

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