Class III โ€” Low Risk

Low risk โ€” use of or exposure to this product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Demerol Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Labeling; Missing label; ampoules are missing the immediate...

Date: March 25, 2014
Company: Hospira Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Hospira Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Demerol, meperidine HCL Inj. USP, 25 mg/0.5 mL (50 mg/mL), 0.5 mL ampoules, Rx only, NDC 0409-1203-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL.

Quantity: 237,850 ampoules

Why Was This Recalled?

Labeling; Missing label; ampoules are missing the immediate container label

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hospira Inc.

Hospira Inc. has 245 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report