Perrigo Company PLC recalls Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg per actuation, 200 metered inhalations, Manufactured by: Catalent Pharma
Perrigo recalls Albuterol Sulfate Inhalers with defective delivery systems that may fail to dispense medication consistently. Affected units have specific NDC codes and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
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Defective Delivery System: Sustained trend of failure to dispense complaints.
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What happened, in plain English
Perrigo is recalling Albuterol inhalers that have a defective delivery system causing inconsistent medication dispensing. This could lead to improper treatment for asthma or other respiratory conditions if the inhaler doesn't deliver the correct dose. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36774-perrigo-albuterol-inhaler-recall-defective-delivery-system-may-cause-inconsistent.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36774-perrigo-albuterol-inhaler-recall-defective-delivery-system-may-cause-inconsistent · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1594-2020
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“Perrigo Albuterol Inhaler Recall: Defective Delivery System May Cause Inconsistent Dosing.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36774-perrigo-albuterol-inhaler-recall-defective-delivery-system-may-cause-inconsistent. Based on FDA recall #D-1594-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1594-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The inhaler's delivery system has a trend of failing to dispense medication properly. This means users might not get the correct dose of albuterol, which could affect asthma control or respiratory treatment effectiveness.
Who’s affected
People using the recalled Albuterol inhalers for asthma or respiratory issues. Those with specific NDC codes and expiration dates listed in the recall are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for NDC codes like 18MC-052 to 20MC-084 and expiration dates from September 2020 through June 2022. The product is manufactured by Catalent Pharma and distributed by Perrigo.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for NDC codes and expiration dates listed in the recall notice to confirm if your inhaler is affected.
Questions people ask
Why is this inhaler being recalled?
The recall is due to a defective delivery system that has a trend of failing to dispense medication consistently, which could lead to inconsistent dosing.
What should I do if I have this inhaler?
Check your product label for the specific NDC codes and expiration dates listed in the recall notice to determine if it's affected. If it is, you should stop using it and contact Perrigo for further instructions.
Is there a risk of serious injury from this inhaler?
The recall indicates a risk of inconsistent dosing, which could affect treatment effectiveness, but there is no mention of immediate injury risks like falls or fires.
Contact Perrigo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Perrigo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1594-2020 — Perrigo Perrigo Hello, I own a Perrigo that is covered by recall D-1594-2020 from Perrigo. 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-1594-2020 (September 16, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1594-2020 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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