Vancomycin Injection (Hospira) – product mislabeling (2014)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Sterile powder Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, Equivalent to 1 g in 25 ml fliptop vial, 10-count tray, Rx only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6533-01.
Brand
Hospira Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot# 43-240-DD, Exp. 07/16 Lot# 44-205-DD, 44-455-DD, 44-460-DD, 44-465-DD, Exp. 08/16
Products Sold
Lot# 43-240-DD; Exp. 07/16 Lot# 44-205-DD,44-455-DD,44-460-DD,44-465-DD; Exp. 08/16
Hospira Inc. is recalling Sterile powder Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, Equivalent to 1 g in 25 ml fliptop vial, due to Correct Labeled Product Mispack: Product tray containing vials was mislabeled to contain another product.. 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
Correct Labeled Product Mispack: Product tray containing vials was mislabeled to contain another product.
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 13, 2026