AbbVie Inc. recalls Ultane (sevoflurane), 250 mL, Inhalation Anesthetic, Rx only, Manufactured by: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064,
AbbVie recalls Ultane (sevoflurane) inhalation anesthetics due to potential container leaks from cap liner holes. This is a prescription-only product with specific lot numbers.
Lower-risk recall
Defective container: presence of a hole in the liners of the caps covering the product bottle, introducing possibility of leakage.
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What happened, in plain English
AbbVie is recalling some Ultane (sevoflurane) inhalation anesthetics because the container caps may have holes that could cause leaks. This is a prescription-only product that could pose a risk if the anesthetic leaks during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40912-abbvie-ultane-inhalation-anesthetic-recall-container-hole-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40912-abbvie-ultane-inhalation-anesthetic-recall-container-hole-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0412-2018
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“AbbVie Ultane Inhalation Anesthetic Recall: Container Hole Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40912-abbvie-ultane-inhalation-anesthetic-recall-container-hole-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0412-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0412-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The caps covering the product bottles may have holes in their liners, which could allow the anesthetic to leak. This leakage might occur during medical procedures and could lead to unintended exposure to the anesthetic.
Who’s affected
Prescription patients using Ultane inhalation anesthetics. Healthcare providers who administer the product are most at risk due to potential leaks during medical procedures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Ultane', 250 mL, inhalation anesthetic, prescription-only. The specific lot number 1088856 (expiration date 6/20) is associated with this recall.
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Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall indicates a potential risk of leakage, so it's recommended to check if your product is affected before use.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to see if it's affected. If affected, contact your healthcare provider.
How can I tell if my product is recalled?
Look for the product name 'Ultane', 250 mL, inhalation anesthetic, prescription-only, with lot number 1088856 (expiration 6/20).
Contact AbbVie
We’ve drafted a message you can send AbbVie to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0412-2018 — AbbVie AbbVie Hello, I own a AbbVie that is covered by recall D-0412-2018 from AbbVie. 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-0412-2018 (January 22, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0412-2018 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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