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Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) injection Recalled by Pfizer Inc. Due to Lack of sterility assurance: resulting from use of...

Date: August 22, 2017
Company: Pfizer 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 Pfizer Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) injection, USP, 4 mg/4 mL (1mg/mL), 4mL Fill in 5 mL Single dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-3375-04

Quantity: 98,050 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Lack of sterility assurance: resulting from use of a damaged sterilizing filter for nitrogen used in the manufacturing process.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Pfizer Inc.

Pfizer Inc. has 114 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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