eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories recalls Desflurane, USP Liquid for Inhalation, 240 mL, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,
eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories recalls Desflurane 240mL inhalation liquid due to leaking container risk. This prescription drug may cause injury if used improperly. Contact for return instructions.
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DEFECTIVE CONTAINER: Desflurane Liquid for Inhalation 240 mL may be leaking.
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What happened, in plain English
eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling Desflurane liquid for inhalation because the container may leak. This could lead to improper medication delivery or accidental exposure if the product leaks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36734-evenus-desflurane-liquid-recall-leaking-container-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36734-evenus-desflurane-liquid-recall-leaking-container-hazard · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0042-2021
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“eVenus Desflurane Liquid Recall: Leaking Container Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36734-evenus-desflurane-liquid-recall-leaking-container-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-0042-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0042-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The container may leak, which could cause improper medication delivery or accidental exposure to the user. Leaking could lead to incorrect dosing or potential injury if the liquid comes into contact with skin or eyes.
Who’s affected
Prescription drug users who have the specific Desflurane 240mL liquid with the described lot numbers and expiration dates are affected. Patients using this medication for anesthesia are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Desflurane, USP Liquid for Inhalation, 240 mL', Rx Only, manufactured by Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Look for lot numbers 20011831 (expiring 12/2021) or 20041431 (expiring 03/2022).
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the container to confirm if it's in the recalled range.
Contact Your Provider
Reach out to your healthcare provider for guidance on whether to stop using the medication or need a replacement.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may leak, which could cause improper medication delivery or accidental exposure. Do not use if you have the recalled lot numbers.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check for lot numbers 20011831 (expiring 12/2021) or 20041431 (expiring 03/2022) on the container.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Contact your healthcare provider for guidance on whether to stop using the medication or need a replacement.
Contact eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories
We’ve drafted a message you can send eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0042-2021 — eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories Hello, I own a eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories that is covered by recall D-0042-2021 from eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0042-2021 (October 6, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0042-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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