The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1372-2013·Announced 2013-06-05

AsthmaNefrin Starter Kit Recalled for Choking Hazard

Nephron Pharmaceuticals is recalling AsthmaNefrin Starter Kits because a component may dislodge and cause a choking hazard.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (choking hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. is recalling 241,538 AsthmaNefrin Starter Kits. Each kit contains ten AsthmaNefrin vials and one EZ Breathe Atomizer, which are used for the delivery of liquid medications for respiratory usage.

The recall is due to a potential choking hazard. The source text indicates that a component labeled "Plate A" may dislodge, presenting this risk. The affected lots are R2029A, R2029B, R2039A, R2042A, R2045A, and R2047A. Specific atomizer serial number ranges are also identified in the recall notice.

The products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including DC and Puerto Rico, as well as in Guatemala, Poland, Panama, and the United Kingdom. Consumers should stop using the affected products and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
AsthmaNefrin Starter Kit contains ten (10) AsthmaNefrin vials and one (1) EZ Breathe Atomizer. For the delivery of liquid medications for respiratory usage.
Manufacturer
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Category
Medical Device — Respiratory Delivery
Hazard
Affected units
241,538

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 (5)

  • Lots # R2029A
  • R2029B
  • R2039A
  • R2042A
  • R2045A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 34 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →

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