Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Succinylcholine Chloride Injection Recalled by Hospira a Pfizer Company Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

Date: June 15, 2017
Company: Hospira a Pfizer Company
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 a Pfizer Company directly.

Affected Products

Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 200 mg (20 mg/mL) Quelicin Multiple-dose vial, 10 mL, For I.V. or I.M. use. a.) one vial (NDC: 0409-6629-02), b.) 25 vial carton (NDC: 0409-6629-25).

Quantity: 15,034,600 10 mL multiple dose use vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Lack of Sterility Assurance

Where Was This Sold?

U.S. (including Puerto Rico), Dutch Antilles, Barbados, Canada, Philippines, Kuwait, and Singapore

About Hospira a Pfizer Company

Hospira a Pfizer Company has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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