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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

GE Healthcare Inc. Life Sciences Omnipaque Recall

Omnipaque (iohexol) Injection, 180mgI/mL, 20 mL Single-Dose Vial, packaged in 10 x 20 m…

GE Healthcare Inc. Life Sciences · Marlborough, MA

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Dec 26, 2018
Recall ID
D-0319-2019
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Summary

GE Healthcare Inc. Life Sciences recalled Omnipaque starting Oct 29, 2018. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-0319-2019 on Dec 26, 2018. Reason: Defective Container: vial defect was identified that could potentially impact the container closure and result in a lack of sterility assurance and/or the potential for glass particles. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: vial defect was identified that could potentially impact the container closure and result in a lack of sterility assurance and/or the potential for glass particles.

Product description

Omnipaque (iohexol) Injection, 180mgI/mL, 20 mL Single-Dose Vial, packaged in 10 x 20 mL Vials per carton, Rx only, Distributed by GE Healthcare Inc., Marlborough, MA 01752 U.S.A.; Manufactured by GE Healthcare AS, Oslo, Norway; NDC 0407-1411-20.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot #: 14301544, Exp 21Sep21

Where it was sold

TN

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0319-2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Oct 29, 2018
FDA report date
Dec 26, 2018
Quantity
1092 cartons
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare Inc. Life Sciences

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0319-2019, exactly as published.

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City
Marlborough
State
MA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
81691
Address
100 Results Way
Code information
Lot #: 14301544, Exp 21Sep21
Postal code
01752-3078
Report date
Dec 26, 2018
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0319-2019
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare Inc. Life Sciences
Product quantity
1092 cartons
Termination date
Oct 30, 2023
Reason for recall
Defective Container: vial defect was identified that could potentially impact the container closure and result in a lack of sterility assurance and/or the potential for glass particles.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Omnipaque (iohexol) Injection, 180mgI/mL, 20 mL Single-Dose Vial, packaged in 10 x 20 mL Vials per carton, Rx only, Distributed by GE Healthcare Inc., Marlborough, MA 01752 U.S.A.; Manufactured by GE Healthcare AS, Oslo, Norway; NDC 0407-1411-20.
Distribution pattern
TN
Recall initiation date
Oct 29, 2018
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Dec 14, 2018

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0319-2019, published Dec 26, 2018. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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