Pfizer recalls Propofol Injectable Emulsion vials containing a beetle particulate. This could cause serious injury if injected. Affected vials have NDC 0409-4699-54 and were distributed by Hospira.
Presence of particulate matter: particulate identified as a beetle.
Pfizer is recalling Propofol Injectable Emulsion vials that contain a beetle. This particulate matter could cause serious injury if injected into a patient.
The vials contain a beetle that can be injected into a patient. This could cause serious injury or death due to the foreign object entering the bloodstream.
Healthcare professionals who use Propofol for anesthesia and patients receiving it through this product. The risk is highest for those receiving the product in medical settings.
Check for vials labeled 'Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL)' with NDC 0409-4699-54. The product was distributed by Hospira and sold with a tray of 10 vials.
Immediately stop using the recalled Propofol vials and contact your healthcare provider for alternative options.
No, the product contains a beetle particulate that could cause serious injury if injected.
Look for vials with NDC 0409-4699-54, which were distributed by Hospira in trays of 10 vials.
Stop using it immediately and contact your healthcare provider for alternative options.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pfizer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1301-2022 — Pfizer Pfizer Hello, I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall D-1301-2022 from Pfizer. 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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