Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories: Desflurane Inhalation Liquid Recalled Due to Leaking Containers

Agency Publication Date: October 20, 2020

Summary

eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories has recalled approximately 9,210 units of Desflurane, USP Liquid for Inhalation (240 mL) due to a defect where the containers may leak. This prescription medication, often used for general anesthesia, is manufactured by Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for Sandoz Inc. The recall affects specific lot numbers distributed in Colorado and was initiated after the discovery of the defective packaging.

Risk

The containers for the inhalation liquid may leak, which can lead to the unintended release of anesthetic vapor into the surrounding environment and potentially reduce the amount of medication available for the patient. Leaking anesthetic gases can pose a localized inhalation risk to healthcare providers or patients in the immediate vicinity of the defective bottle.

What You Should Do

Immediately check your supply of Desflurane, USP Liquid for Inhalation, 240 mL (NDC 0781-6172-22) for the affected lot numbers and expiration dates.
Identify if you have Lot 20011831 with an expiration date of 12/2021 or Lot 20041431 with an expiration date of 03/2022.
If you identify an affected product, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding the medication and the container defect.
Return any unused or leaking product to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a refund and contact eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories or Sandoz Inc. for further instructions.
Healthcare professionals should immediately quarantine any remaining stock of the affected lots and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a return.
For additional information or to report concerns, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Standard FDA Drug Recall Remedy

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Desflurane, USP Liquid for Inhalation (240 mL)

Model:

NDC 0781-6172-22

Lot Numbers:

20011831 (Exp. Date 12/2021)

20041431 (Exp. Date 03/2022)

Date Ranges: Expiration Date 12/2021, Expiration Date 03/2022

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 86568

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories

Sold By: Sandoz Inc.; Pharmacies

Manufactured In: China, United States

Units Affected: 9210 units

Distributed To: Colorado

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Immediately check your supply of Desflurane, USP Liquid for Inhalation, 240 mL (NDC 0781-6172-22) for the affected lot numbers and expiration dates.

Identify if you have Lot 20011831 with an expiration date of 12/2021 or Lot 20041431 with an expiration date of 03/2022.

If you identify an affected product, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding the medication and the container defect.

Return any unused or leaking product to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a refund and contact eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories or Sandoz Inc. for further instructions.

Healthcare professionals should immediately quarantine any remaining stock of the affected lots and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a return.

For additional information or to report concerns, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).