HOSPIRA INC, LAKE FOREST recalls Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 0.4 mg/mL, 1 mL in 2.5 mL Carpuject Single-use cartridge syringe, Single unit
Hospira recalls specific naloxone injection products due to potential particulate matter on syringes, which could cause serious injury if injected. Affected products include 1 mL cartridges and 10-count boxes with certain NDC numbers.
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Presence of Particulate Matter; Potential for particulate matter on the syringe plunger.
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What happened, in plain English
Hospira is recalling specific naloxone injection products that may contain particulate matter on the syringe plunger. This could lead to serious injury if the product is injected. The recall affects certain products sold with specific expiration dates and NDC numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40500-hospira-naloxone-injection-recall-particulate-matter-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40500-hospira-naloxone-injection-recall-particulate-matter-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0906-2018
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“Hospira Naloxone Injection Recall: Particulate Matter Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40500-hospira-naloxone-injection-recall-particulate-matter-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0906-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0906-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Particulate matter on the syringe plunger could enter the bloodstream during injection, potentially causing serious injury or complications. This risk is higher when the product is used for medical purposes like opioid overdose reversal.
Who’s affected
People who have the recalled naloxone injection products, including those with specific NDC numbers and expiration dates, are most at risk. Healthcare providers and individuals using naloxone for opioid overdose treatment should check their products.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 0.4 mg/mL, 1 mL in 2.5 mL Carpuject Single-use cartridge syringe' with NDC numbers 0409-1782-03 or 0409-1782-69. Products were sold with expiration dates of December 1, 2018, or April 1, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the NDC numbers 0409-1782-03 or 0409-1782-69 on the product label.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall indicates a potential risk of particulate matter, so it is not safe to use until the product is replaced with a confirmed safe version.
What should I do if I have this product?
Contact Hospira directly to determine if your product is affected and follow their instructions for replacement or disposal.
How can I tell if my product is recalled?
Check the product label for NDC numbers 0409-1782-03 (exp. 12/2018) or 0409-1782-69 (exp. 04/2019).
Contact Hospira
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hospira to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0906-2018 — Hospira Hospira Hello, I own a Hospira that is covered by recall D-0906-2018 from Hospira. 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-0906-2018 (June 4, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0906-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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