Lake Forest, Ill.-based Hospira has voluntarily recalled seven lots of its Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP, citing metal particulate embedded in the interior neck of the vial as well as free-floating metal particulates found in the vials.
Hospira has not received any reports of adverse events associated with these lots. However, if injected, the particulate matter could lead to local inflammation or obstructed capillaries.
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