Par Health Usa, Llc: Brevital Sodium (methohexital Sodium), 500 Mg/vial

Par Health is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of Brevital® Sodium 500 mg/vial, an injectable medication used during anesthesia, because cellulose particles were found in the product. The recall affects hospitals nationwide. The medication lots involved are being removed from distribution at the hospital level.

Recalling firm
Par Health USA, LLC
Product
Brevital Sodium (methohexital sodium), 500 mg/vial, Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977, NDC: 42023-105-01.
Reason
Presence of Particulate Matter
Category
drug recall
Country
United States
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Recall date
2026-10-08
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
US Nationwide

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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