PROTONIX I.V. (Pfizer) – Subpotent Injection (2016)
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
PROTONIX I.V. (pantoprazole sodium) for Injection, Equivalent to 40 mg pantoprazole per vial, For I.V. infusion only, Rx Only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc, A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, Philadelphia, PA 19101, Under license from Takeda GmbH, D78467 Konstanz, Germany, MADE IN FRANCE; packaged in A) Pfizer Injectables, 1 vial per carton (NDC 0008-0923-51) in a) bundles of 10 unit cartons (NDC 0008-0923-55) and b) 25 x 40 mg Vials per carton (NDC 0008-0923-60); B) NOVAPLUS, 1 vial per ca
Brand
Pfizer Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: A) a) 325449, Exp 12/16, b) N97969, N69175, N69177, Exp 03/17, N95727, Exp 04/17, B) M51076, Exp 11/16, and C) a) 317364, Exp 11/16, b) N73763, Exp 03/17
Products Sold
Lot #: A) a) 325449, Exp 12/16; b) N97969, N69175, N69177, Exp 03/17; N95727, Exp 04/17; B) M51076, Exp 11/16; and C) a) 317364, Exp 11/16; b) N73763, Exp 03/17
Pfizer Inc. is recalling PROTONIX I.V. (pantoprazole sodium) for Injection, Equivalent to 40 mg pantoprazole per vial, For I. due to Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification (OOS) for potency at the 6-month stability time point.. 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
Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification (OOS) for potency at the 6-month stability time point.
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