Browse Drug Recalls
12 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 12 FDA drug recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the product description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.
Drug Safety Recalls
Browse 12 FDA drug recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 5 mEq/10 mL (0.5 mEq/mL), For Intrave... | Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification results for arsenic in the imp... | Class II | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL), 25 x 50 mL S... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Midazolam in 0.8% Sodium Chloride Injection 100 mg/100 mL (1mg/mL), 100 mL Si... | Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone | Class I | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 50 mEq/50 mL (1mEq/mL), a) 20x50 mL S... | Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone | Class I | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| Oct 18, 2023 | ELCYS (cysteine hydrochloride injection), USP, 500 mg/10mL (50 mg/mL), 10x10 ... | Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone | Class I | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| Nov 28, 2022 | 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single D... | Defective Container: Complaints received of vial breakage and glass flying when pressurized while... | Class I | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| Nov 28, 2022 | 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single D... | Defective Container: Complaints received of vial breakage and glass flying when pressurized while... | Class I | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| Oct 4, 2022 | 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single D... | Defective Container: Complaints received of vial breakage and glass flying when pressurized while... | Class I | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| Oct 4, 2022 | 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL) 50 mL Single D... | Defective Container: Complaints received of vial breakage and glass flying when pressurized while... | Class I | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 50 mEq/50 mL (1 mEq/mL), 50 mL vials, ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| May 5, 2020 | Potassium Acetate Injection, USP 40 mEq/20 mL (2 mEq/mL) Single Dose Vials, R... | Short Fill | Class III | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol Delayed Release Tablets 75 mg/0.2 mg, 60-co... | Labeling: Label Mix-Up: bottle labeled as Diclofenac Sodium and Misoprostol 75 mg/0.2 mg containe... | Class II | Exela Pharma Sciences LLC |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a drug safety issue is identified — through FDA inspections, laboratory testing, adverse event reports, or manufacturer quality checks — the responsible company issues a recall to remove the affected products from the market. Pharmacies pull the product from shelves, and consumers are advised to contact their healthcare provider for alternatives.
The leading causes include cGMP deviations, impurity contamination (including nitrosamines like NDMA), failed dissolution or stability testing, sterility issues, potency problems, labeling errors, and foreign particle contamination.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to look up specific medications, active ingredients, or manufacturers. Each recall entry includes the product description, lot numbers, and distribution details.