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Virazole (Ribavirin for Inhalation Solution Recalled by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC Due to Non-Sterility: Valeant's laboratory observed a positive microbial contamination...

Date: December 31, 2014
Company: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
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 Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC directly.

Affected Products

Virazole (Ribavirin for Inhalation Solution, USP), Sterile Lyophilized For Administration by Aerosol Inhalation Only, Rx only, Contents: Four 6 g vials, 100 mL, Distributed by: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA, NDC 0187-0007-14.

Quantity: 2,428 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Non-Sterility: Valeant's laboratory observed a positive microbial contamination of Virazole lot 340353F, during testing at the 12 month stability pull.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC has 25 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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