Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard โ€” use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Propofol Injectable Emulsion Recalled by Hospira Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in...

Date: August 14, 2013
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

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), packaged in 5 Units x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30

Quantity: 283,150 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particulate embedded in the glass vial was observed and confirmed in a sample bottle during retain sample inspection.

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