Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection (Hospira) – crystallization risk (2015)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
KETOROLAC Tromethamine Inj., USP, 60 mg (30 mg/mL), 2 mL Fill Single-dose Vials, I.V/I.M. USE, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 --- NDC 0409-3796-01 ---- ALSO labeled under NOVAPLUS label NDC 0409-3796-49
Brand
Hospira Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
31075DK, 31076DK, EXP01JUL2015, 32345DK, 32368DK, EXP 01AUG2015, 33152DK, EXP 01SEP2015, 34538DK, EXP 01OCT2015, 37227DK, EXP 01JAN2016, 41525DK, 42255DK, EXP 01MAY2016, 46042DK, 46045DK, 46048DK, 46304DK, 46305DK, 46432DK, 46433DK, EXP 01OCT2016 AND NOVAPLUS LOT 31074DK, EXP 01JUL2015
Products Sold
31075DK, 31076DK, EXP01JUL2015; 32345DK, 32368DK, EXP 01AUG2015; 33152DK, EXP 01SEP2015; 34538DK, EXP 01OCT2015; 37227DK, EXP 01JAN2016, 41525DK, 42255DK, EXP 01MAY2016; 46042DK, 46045DK, 46048DK, 46304DK, 46305DK, 46432DK, 46433DK, EXP 01OCT2016 AND NOVAPLUS LOT 31074DK, EXP 01JUL2015
Hospira Inc. is recalling KETOROLAC Tromethamine Inj., USP, 60 mg (30 mg/mL), 2 mL Fill Single-dose Vials, I.V/I.M. USE, Hospi due to Crystallization; identified as calcium salt of Ketorolac. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Crystallization; identified as calcium salt of Ketorolac
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026