Succinylcholine Chloride Injection (Zydus) – Impurity Specification Failure (2025)
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
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL), Rx only, 10 mL Multiple-dose Vial, Sterile, Manufactured by Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, Vadodara, India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1377-1 (vial), NDC 70710-1377-2 (carton).
Brand
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #s: L400077, exp: 8/31/2025, L400113, exp.: 9/30/2025, L400372, L400373, exp.: 3/31/2026, L400374, exp.: 4/30/2026.
Products Sold
Lot #s: L400077, exp: 8/31/2025; L400113, exp.: 9/30/2025; L400372, L400373, exp.: 3/31/2026; L400374, exp.: 4/30/2026.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc is recalling Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 200 mg/10 mL (20 mg/mL), Rx only, 10 mL Multiple-dose Vial, due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-Specification test results obtained for any individual unknown degradation impurity.. 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
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-Specification test results obtained for any individual unknown degradation impurity.
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
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Page updated: Jan 7, 2026