Par Health Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Two Lots Of Brevital® Sodium 500 Mg/vial Civ (methohexital Sodium For Injection, Usp) Due To The Presence Of Particulate Matter

Par Health is recalling two lots of Brevital® Sodium 500 mg/vial, an injectable anesthetic medication, because cellulose particles were found in the product. The recall affects hospital supplies of this drug. The recall is being conducted at the hospital level.

Recalling firm
Par Health
Product
Two Lots of Brevital® Sodium 500 mg/vial CIV (Methohexital Sodium
Reason
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ROCHESTER, MI– October 8, 2026 –Par Health is voluntarily recalling two lots of Brevital® Sodium 500 mg/vial CIV (Methohexital Sodium for Injection, USP) to the hospital level. The product is being recalled due to the presence of particulate matter identified as cellulose.
Category
drug recall
Country
United States
Agency
FDA-MEDWATCH-RSS
Recall date
2026-10-09
Status
Ongoing

Official recall notice from FDA-MEDWATCH-RSS

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