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 particles embedded in...

Date: October 11, 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), 20 mL single patient infusion vial packaged in 5 Units x 20 mL per carton, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-4699-30.

Quantity: 70,450 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible particles embedded in the glass identified during a 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