Zydus Pharmaceuticals recalls specific Succinylcholine Chloride Injection vials due to failed impurities tests. This medication, used for muscle relaxation during surgery, may contain harmful degradation products that could cause serious injury if used improperly.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-Specification test results obtained for any individual unknown degradation impurity.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain Succinylcholine Chloride Injection vials because tests found harmful impurities. These injections, used for muscle relaxation during surgery, could cause serious injury if the impurities are present.
The product failed impurities tests, meaning it may contain harmful degradation products. These impurities could cause serious injury if the medication is used as intended. The specific impurities are not identified in the recall notice.
Patients prescribed this medication by a doctor for surgery are affected. Healthcare professionals using the product for medical procedures are at risk.
Check for vials with NDC 70710-1377-1 (vial) or NDC 70710-1377-2 (carton). The product was manufactured by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd in India and distributed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.
Look for NDC numbers 70710-1377-1 (vial) or 70710-1377-2 (carton) on the packaging.
The recall notice states that the product failed impurities tests, but does not specify if it is safe to use. The manufacturer has issued a recall, so it is recommended to stop using the product until further notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc for guidance on what to do with the product.
Check for NDC numbers 70710-1377-1 (vial) or 70710-1377-2 (carton) on the packaging. The product was manufactured by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd in India and distributed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zydus Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0623-2025 — Zydus Pharmaceuticals Zydus Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Zydus Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0623-2025 from Zydus Pharmaceuticals. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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